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The Puritans first originated in Europe.

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The Puritans left their homes to escape the kinds harsh punishments. They also came to the Americas too seek religious freedom.

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Puritans were called Puritans because they were part of a religious group Puritanism. This religious group arose in the England church.

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How and when did they arrive to the New World?

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How and when did they arrive to the New World?

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The puritans set sail in November of 1620s.

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What was life like for them when they arrived to the new world?

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What was life like for them when they arrived to the new world?

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What was their ultimate purpose in starting over in the New World?

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What was their ultimate purpose in starting over in the New World?

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Something that was important to the puritans like any other religious group was staying true to their values when the world around them is still changing and purifying the church.

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What were their expectations when it came to how people should live their lives?

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What were their expectations when it came to how people should live their lives?

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The puritans were expected to live their lives free of sins and to do everything under the king/churches rule.

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Name at least 3 important and memorable Puritans?

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Name at least 3 important and memorable Puritans?

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1.Squanto

2.William Bradford
3.Anne Hutchinson

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What did they do and why were they considered important?

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What did they do and why were they considered important?

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William Bradford was the second governor of the Plymouth colony.
Anne Hutchinson was forced to move because of her religion. Squanto helped natives and pilgrims get along then found his family dad upon return to his home.

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The infamous Salem Witch Trials occured during this time period. What was the purpose behind these trials?

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The infamous Salem Witch Trials occured during this time period. What was the purpose behind these trials?

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The Salem Witch Trials began because several women in Massachusetts were accused of witchcraft. The purpose of these trails was to get rid of what the "devil possessed"

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 How and why did these trials even begin? 

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 How and why did these trials even begin? 

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These trials began because women were accused of witchcraft and began a group of young girls told the church they were possessed.

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 What sort of writings came out of this period?

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 What sort of writings came out of this period?

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English writing about religion mostly.

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Identify at least 3 important literary works from this period and provide a brief summary of each. 

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Identify at least 3 important literary works from this period and provide a brief summary of each. 

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Three important literary works from this period was of Plymouth plantation because it was written by the second governor of Plymouth. Sinners in the hands of an angry god by Johnathan Edwards because he talked about what rules the Puritans had to follow. The secret Diary of William Byrd which shows the life through a puritan.

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History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/puritanism.

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History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/puritanism.

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“Important People in Puritan Colonys.” Quizlet, quizlet.com/9425798/important-people-in-puritan-colonys-flash-cards/.

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History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trials.

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Study.com, Study.com, study.com/academy/lesson/puritan-literature-characteristics-authors.html.

“My Top Ten Puritan Authors.” Meet the Puritans, www.meetthepuritans.com/blog/my-top-ten-puritan-authors.

“Puritan Literature (Authors and Their Works) - Research Paper Example.” PaperAp.com, 26 Jan. 2018, paperap.com/paper-on-puritan-literature-authors-and-their-works/.