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Plymouth and The Pilgrims
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Religious Tensions Religious tensions in England high Protestant Reformation: reforming of religious beliefs and practices of Roman Catholic church
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Puritans Wanted to reform and purify the church of England Bishops and priests had too much power Bible most reliable source of authority.
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Separatists Extreme sect of the Puritans Formed own churches and cut all ties with the Church of England English punished Separatists
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Pilgrims 1608 left England to escape persecution Went to the Netherlands first Returned to England to get permission to go to Virginia
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Pilgrims Contd. September 16, 1620 Mayflower left England with more than 100 men and women William Bradford- leader 2 Month trip Arrived farther north than present day Virginia
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Mayflower Compact Signed on November 21, 1620 Fair laws to protect the general good First attempts at a self-government Late 1620 Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock
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