Puritanism in the Colonial Period

The Declaration of – – – – ______ was written by Thomas Jefferson.

Enlightenment thinkers in the Age of Reason emphasized individualists and rationalism, advocating for expanded rights and civil liberties while warning against abuses of – – – –.

The Age of Reason was characterized by political pamphlets and persuasive writing that aimed to encourage revolutionary war and instill – – – –.

British Imperialism sought expansion and control, leading Americans to fight for their – – – – through influential documents like The Declaration of Independence.

Literary works like "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine and "Poor Richard's Almanac" by Benjamin Franklin reflected the values and political patriotism of the – – – – period.

Puritanism is associated with colonial America. Puritans settled & became the Massachusetts Bay Colony & other parts in England. Both set up small villages & towns as their own ________ and social hierarchy.

Puritan Characteristics writings are centered on Bible and Church themes: religious, utilitarian, instructive, practical & ________.

_______ (Colonial Period) 1600 to 1750 from Jamestown to outbreak of Revolution religious movement from Protestantism England in 1500s & 1700s.

John Calvin - Theological work understanding it requires knowing Protestantism & history of Angelicanism in Christianity. 1517 split off from Catholicism because of difference — pointed out by Martin Luther form of Protestantism called Angelicanism as state religion puritans reformed to ________ church to fit their own beliefs.

Famous Literary Works: Plymouth Plantation - William Bradford, A Narrative of the Captivity - Mary Rowlandson, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God - Jonathan Edward, The Scarlett Letter - Nathaniel Hawthorne, The ________!