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Which event most directly led to the large-scale migration of Puritans to North American colonies?
Which event most directly led to the large-scale migration of Puritans to North American colonies?
- The 'Great Ejection of 1662' following the restoration of the British monarchy. (correct)
- The invitation from existing colonies seeking skilled laborers and artisans.
- The desire to convert Native American populations to Puritanism.
- The growing economic opportunities presented by the New World.
What core tenet of Puritan belief most directly clashed with modern concepts of civil liberties and religious pluralism?
What core tenet of Puritan belief most directly clashed with modern concepts of civil liberties and religious pluralism?
- Their dedication to establishing free education and literacy for all members of their community.
- Their emphasis on individual interpretation of the Bible.
- Their belief in theocracy and the enforcement of a strict moral code. (correct)
- Their commitment to communal living and shared resources within their settlements.
How did the Salem witch trials ultimately contribute to the decline of Puritan influence in the American colonies?
How did the Salem witch trials ultimately contribute to the decline of Puritan influence in the American colonies?
- By causing a unification of different religious factions to defend themselves against perceived threats.
- By demonstrating the effectiveness of Puritan justice, thereby solidifying their authority.
- By leading to increased economic prosperity and trade, which diverted attention from religious matters.
- By exposing the dangers of theocracy and contributing to a growing desire for separation of church and state. (correct)
Which contradiction existed within the Puritans' quest for religious freedom?
Which contradiction existed within the Puritans' quest for religious freedom?
Which of the following best characterizes the Puritans' view on art and entertainment?
Which of the following best characterizes the Puritans' view on art and entertainment?
What was the primary motivation behind the Puritans' emphasis on literacy and education?
What was the primary motivation behind the Puritans' emphasis on literacy and education?
What concept is the most direct opposite of the Puritan belief in theocracy?
What concept is the most direct opposite of the Puritan belief in theocracy?
What drove the Salem witch trials, according to the content?
What drove the Salem witch trials, according to the content?
Flashcards
Who were the Puritans?
Who were the Puritans?
English Protestants in the 16th-17th centuries who wanted to purify the Church of England.
What did Puritans believe?
What did Puritans believe?
They believed the Church of England hadn't reformed enough and wanted to return to earlier Christian practices.
What was the Great Ejection of 1662?
What was the Great Ejection of 1662?
The mass migration of Puritans to North American colonies due to persecution in England.
Positive Puritan contributions
Positive Puritan contributions
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Negative Puritan contributions
Negative Puritan contributions
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What were the Salem witch trials?
What were the Salem witch trials?
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Cause of Salem witch trials
Cause of Salem witch trials
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Impact of Salem witch trials
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Study Notes
- Puritans were English Protestant Christians in the 16th and 17th centuries.
- They believed the Church of England had strayed from the "true" form of Christianity.
- Puritans became a major political force in the 1640s.
- Following the restoration of the British monarchy in the 1660s, they migrated to the North American colonies in the "Great Ejection of 1662."
- Puritans sought religious freedom for themselves, but did not respect other religious beliefs.
- They significantly influenced early American literature and culture.
Positive Contributions of Puritans:
- Free education for all children
- Literacy for all
- College education, with Harvard University being the first.
- Boston was transformed into a major city and publishing center.
Negative Contributions of Puritans:
- Very repressive, limiting art and entertainment.
- Believed in theocracy, against the separation of church and state.
- Initiated moral panics based on fear.
- Spearheaded the Salem witch trials.
The Salem Witch Trials and the Decline of the Puritans:
- The Salem witch trials occurred from 1692-1693.
- Over 200 people, mostly women, were accused of witchcraft in Massachusetts.
- Unfair trial methods were used, and almost twenty people were hanged.
- Many others were imprisoned, tortured, or died in jail.
- Mass hysteria, encouraged by Puritan leaders, mainly drove the trials.
- The trials led to disillusionment with theocracy and the Puritans.
- This contributed to the later enforcement of the separation of church and state in the United States.
- The Puritans rapidly lost influence and became a religious minority.
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Puritans were English Protestants seeking religious freedom in the North American colonies during the 16th and 17th centuries. They valued education, establishing institutions like Harvard and promoting literacy. However, they were also repressive, limiting individual freedoms and initiating events such as the Salem witch trials.
