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What was the goal of the Separatists who fled to New England?
What was the goal of the Separatists who fled to New England?
The Mayflower Compact established governance based on absolute monarchy.
The Mayflower Compact established governance based on absolute monarchy.
False
Who was the governor of Massachusetts and a leading figure in the Puritan community?
Who was the governor of Massachusetts and a leading figure in the Puritan community?
John Winthrop
The __________ was a crucial assistance from Native Americans that helped the Pilgrims survive.
The __________ was a crucial assistance from Native Americans that helped the Pilgrims survive.
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Match the Puritan concepts with their descriptions:
Match the Puritan concepts with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
The Rise of Puritanism
- Seventeenth century New England saw the emergence of a new social order, with populations primarily consisting of Puritan English and other Protestant dissenters
- Puritans rejected Catholic authority, the power of the Pope, and bishops
- Congregationalists believed only local congregations had the authority to choose their clergy and determine how to worship
Moral Liberty
- Separatists, a faction of Puritans, abandoned the English Church to form independent congregations
- Separatists desired to establish a "city upon a hill" – a model society inspired by their religious beliefs
- John Winthrop, Governor of Massachusetts, led the Puritan community
- Winthrop championed a concept of liberty: "A liberty to that only which is good" implying restrictions on behavior and religious practices
Pilgrims and Plymouth
- Pilgrims or Separatists were the first Puritans to arrive in New England
- They initially fled to the Netherlands, then to Virginia, fearing for their children's religious and cultural upbringing
- The Mayflower Compact was signed, establishing self-governance based on obedience to just laws
- Plymouth was established in a former Native American village
- Early hardships were faced, including food shortages, lack of farming knowledge, and disease, leading to high mortality rates
- Native Americans played a crucial role in the Pilgrims' survival, with assistance from Squanto, a former Spanish-native slave turned interpreter, being especially important
The Great Migration
- Approximately 21,000 Puritans migrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony by 1642
- This rapid population growth was driven by favorable sex ratios
The Puritan Family
- Emulated English social structures with men as heads of households
- Men exercised complete obedience from women and children
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Description
Explore the rise of Puritanism in seventeenth century New England, detailing how Puritans rejected Catholic authority and formed independent congregations. Discover the vision of a 'city upon a hill' led by figures like John Winthrop and the ideals of moral liberty that guided their communities.
