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?

The idea that people must be careful not to fall prey to the work of the Devil Signup and view all the answers

What was the Puritan view of idleness?

It was an evil Signup and view all the answers

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

The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Puritanism over time?

It declined and evolved Signup and view all the answers

What is a connection between Puritanism and American Evangelical Christianity?

They both believe that people must be careful not to fall prey to the work of the Devil Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the Puritan work ethic?

The idea that work is a moral good Signup and view all the answers

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

Puritanism led to the rise of Capitalism Signup and view all the answers

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

They blended in with other denominations and became part of the broader fabric of American colonial society. Signup and view all the answers

What ideology is closely linked to the Puritan work ethic?

Capitalism Signup and view all the answers

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

The idea that people must be careful not to fall prey to the work of the Devil Signup and view all the answers

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

The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism Signup and view all the answers

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

The avoidance of the Devil's influence Signup and view all the answers

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

It shaped American values and culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying assumption of the Puritan work ethic?

Idleness is an evil Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of American Evangelical Christianity?

The idea that people must be careful not to fall prey to the work of the Devil Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Puritanism and American colonial society?

Puritanism blended in with other denominations and became part of the broader fabric of American colonial society Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary legacy of the Puritans in America?

The shaping of American values and culture Signup and view all the answers

Puritans Definition and History

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

What is the idea that Puritans believed in regarding work?

Which sociologist wrote about the connection between Puritanism and Capitalism?

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

What was the Puritan view of idleness?

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

What happened to Puritanism over time?

What is a connection between Puritanism and American Evangelical Christianity?

What is a key aspect of the Puritan work ethic?

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

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

What ideology is closely linked to the Puritan work ethic?

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

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

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

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

What is the underlying assumption of the Puritan work ethic?

What is a key characteristic of American Evangelical Christianity?

What is the relationship between Puritanism and American colonial society?

What is the primary legacy of the Puritans in America?

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