Puritans Definition and History

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What happened to the Puritans as more settlers arrived in America?

  • They blended in with other denominations (correct)
  • They returned to England
  • They were persecuted by the government
  • They formed a separate state

What is the idea that Puritans believed in regarding work?

  • Work is only for the wealthy
  • Work is a waste of time
  • Work is a punishment
  • Work is a moral good (correct)

Which sociologist wrote about the connection between Puritanism and Capitalism?

  • Karl Marx
  • Friedrich Engels
  • Max Weber (correct)
  • Emile Durkheim

What is a characteristic of Puritan theology that can still be found in American Christianity today?

<p>The idea that people must be careful not to fall prey to the work of the Devil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Puritan view of idleness?

<p>It was an evil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Max Weber's famous work that described the connection between Puritanism and Capitalism?

<p>The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Puritanism over time?

<p>It declined and evolved (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a connection between Puritanism and American Evangelical Christianity?

<p>They both believe that people must be careful not to fall prey to the work of the Devil (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the Puritan work ethic?

<p>The idea that work is a moral good (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between Puritanism and Capitalism, according to Max Weber?

<p>Puritanism led to the rise of Capitalism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the influx of settlers on the Puritans in America?

<p>They blended in with other denominations and became part of the broader fabric of American colonial society. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ideology is closely linked to the Puritan work ethic?

<p>Capitalism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common theme in both Puritanism and American Evangelical Christianity?

<p>The idea that people must be careful not to fall prey to the work of the Devil (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the famous work that explores the connection between Protestantism and Capitalism?

<p>The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of Puritan theology in everyday life?

<p>The avoidance of the Devil's influence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the long-term impact of Puritanism on American society?

<p>It shaped American values and culture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying assumption of the Puritan work ethic?

<p>Idleness is an evil (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of American Evangelical Christianity?

<p>The idea that people must be careful not to fall prey to the work of the Devil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Puritanism and American colonial society?

<p>Puritanism blended in with other denominations and became part of the broader fabric of American colonial society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary legacy of the Puritans in America?

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