American Civilization: Puritans in the Thirteen Colonies

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What was the main goal of the Puritan reform movement in England?

To separate church and state

To recapture the simple church of Jesus Christ and his apostles (correct)

To eliminate the Church of England

To establish a new form of government

Why did Puritans believe that hard work was important?

To please their families and friends

To honor God and achieve salvation (correct)

To gain wealth and social status

To show off their skills and talents

What was the result of Puritans' hard work according to Max Weber?

They became rich and famous

They became lazy and complacent

They received rewards that offered reassurance of God's approval (correct)

They were punished for their efforts

Where was the Puritan movement especially popular in England?

Southeastern England, including London, east Anglia, and Sussex Signup and view all the answers

What was the Puritans' view on church ceremonies and prayers?

They did not see the need for them Signup and view all the answers

What was the Puritans' ultimate goal in their spiritual lives?

To prepare for the possibility of God's saving grace Signup and view all the answers

What led to the Native Americans' village being available for occupation by the colonists?

They were wiped out by an epidemic Signup and view all the answers

What was the approximate number of Puritans living in Plymouth colony in 1630?

1,500 Signup and view all the answers

What social class did the majority of the people who were educated as apprentices belong to?

Middling sort Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary occupation of the passengers who were referred to as 'strangers'?

Merchants and traders Signup and view all the answers

What was the main difference between Separatists and English Puritans?

Their view on the Church of England Signup and view all the answers

What event in the 1620's led to a deterioration of the Puritan movement?

The prosecution of Puritan members by church courts Signup and view all the answers

Why did the first colonists flee back to England?

Due to Indian attacks and a harsh winter Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Mayflower set sail from in 1620?

The English port of Plymouth Signup and view all the answers

What was the approximate number of passengers on the Mayflower?

102 Signup and view all the answers

Who explored the Atlantic seaboard of the United States?

John Smith Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims crossed the Atlantic on?

The Mayflower Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the town established by the Pilgrims?

Plymouth Signup and view all the answers

How long did the Pilgrims' journey take?

Eight weeks Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Pilgrims initially intend to land?

Virginia Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

To create a system of government for the colony Signup and view all the answers

How many people died during the journey?

Two people Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to the group of people who sailed on the Mayflower?

The Pilgrims Signup and view all the answers

How many babies were born during the journey?

Two babies Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Pilgrims and Puritans in their new settlements?

The common good through good government Signup and view all the answers

Who led the 'Great Puritan Migration' in 1630?

John Winthrop Signup and view all the answers