1. Topic: How was Puritanism the foundation of the New England Colonies?

2. Origins of the Puritans
Roots in Protestant Reformation
Calvinism: Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536)
Protestant work ethic
“Puritans” demand more reforms within the Church of England
Separatists- want to break away completely from England

3. Puritan Beliefs Predestination “gift of grace” “Conversion” experience
The Elect (Visible Saints)
No dancing, theater, etc.

4. Plymouth Colony (1620) King James I drives Separatists out
Plymouth Rock (Mass)
Mayflower Compact
William Bradford
1621: Thanksgiving Day
1629: Other Puritans arrive, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Fishing, lumber, ship building

5. Conclusion
The creation and Settlement of the New England Colonies is like _______________ because (explain in 2-3 sentences…

6. Topic: Evaluating Life in Puritan New England:

7. Life in Massachusetts Bay Colony
Winthrop: “City upon a hill”
Theocracy
Powers and limitations of the Clergy
Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson (1630s)
Rhode Island
Day of Doom (1662)
1675: King Phillip’s War
1690: Salem Witchcraft Trials

8. Other New England Colonies
Rhode Island
The “Sewer”
Dissenters from Massachusetts
COMPLETE Freedom of Religion
Connecticut
Puritans, some Dutch
Fundamental Orders of Conn.
New Hampshire

9. Conclusion
On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the most), how strong would you rate the Puritan religion’s influence on 1- The Government and Law 2- Everyday colonial life 3- America today