1. How did the Reformation spark English settlement in America?

2.  Martin Luther 1517—Martin Luther breaks away from Catholic Church Birth of “Protestantism”

3.   Bible alone was the source of God ’ s word  Strict interpretation- only two sacrament's  -baptism & communism  Faith alone would determine salvation  Denounced priests and popes Beliefs

4.  John Calvin Elaborated on Luther’s beliefs and founded Calvinism Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536) God was all-powerful and all-good Humans were weak and wicked Born with original sin

5.  God was all-knowing and knew who was going to heaven or hell The “ elect ” were those chosen by God to have eternal salvation Good works did not determine salvation Cannot be immoral since no one knew status A conversion experience was seen as a sign from God After experience people were expected to live as visible saints WHY WOULD MANY BELIEVE IN THESE THEORIES? Predestination

6.  The Reformation in England Henry VIII Broke ties with RC Church in 1530s- Annulment for a male heir Head of newly formed Church of England (Anglican Church) 1534- Act of Supremacy- English Monarch is the head of the Anglican Church

7.  Puritans Wanted to purify the Anglican Church Remove Catholic elements What Catholic elements do you think exist in the Anglican Church? Bar anyone not committed Separatists: Extreme group who wanted to break from Anglican Church (Pilgrims)

8.  Threats to the Throne James I Separatists challenged his role as leader of the church Forced them out of England with Archbishop William Laud Many fled to Holland for Religious tolerance

9.   Puritans in Holland were dissatisfied with life there  Felt that their children were being corrupted by irreligious Dutch  Wanted to start anew in the New World  Reenact covenant with God as stated in the Bible  Exodus  Genesis  Primary source-Bradford, pg. 42-43 Reasons for Journey

10.   Page 44  Why was the Mayflower Compact created upon landing in Plymouth?  How does this document demonstrate Puritan attitudes?  What is significant about the Mayflower Compact? Mayflower Compact