1. Objective: To discuss the reasons for the Puritan’s settlement in America and to examine their way of life. Do Now: Which of the following freedoms would you give up if you had to choose one? Why? * Speech * Press * Religion * Trial by Jury

2. Baptists Puritans Separatists (Pilgrims) Roman Catholic Church Church of England (Anglican / Episcopal Church) Lutheran Reformed Church Protestants Presbyterian Puritans – a group of English Protestants that tried to simplify the Church of England in the 1600’s.

3. English dissenters saw America as a place where they could worship freely! Dissent – to disagree England persecuted everyone that refused to agree with the Church of England. Ex.) Puritans, Separatists, Catholics Persecute – to mistreat

4. The Puritans wanted to reform the Church of England. - do away with Catholic traditions, such as organ music and special clothes for priests. reform - to change Examples: - simpler forms of worship Video: Puritanism in America - 3:53

5. John Winthrop was the leader of the Puritans.

6. In 1629, the Puritans were granted a charter to form the Massachusetts Bay Company.

7. Relations With Native Americans: - Fighting increased as the Puritans settled on Native American land. A village militia in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, circa 1637.

8. - dancing and games were disapproved of, and illegal on the Sabbath. Values: - religion and education were very important. - The Puritans worked very hard at farming, fishing, and hunting in order to become successful. Hard Work:

9. - stress Witches were blamed as scapegoats for their problems, such as: scapegoat - one that receives the blame for others. - belief in the devil - smallpox - Native Americans - The Puritans wanted Massachusetts to be a " City on the Hill ".

11. Witch Scene – Monty Python and the Holy Grail