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Many Puritans fled to the New World colonies to seek religious freedom

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The Puritans began to form in the 1530s, but broke off from the Church of England in the late 16th century, hoping to break many conventions that the English church put in place.  By the end of the 18th century, Puritanism had waned drastically and faded into obscurity.  However, Puritanism lived on as many of the tenants it embodied (such as independence and morality) and became part of the American way.
https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/puritanism

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For the Puritans, their relationship with God was sacred.  They believed they needed to live by the words of the Bible and that they were tasked with reforming the Anglican Church.  Attendance of their own churches was mandatory, although you weren't granted admission into the church simply by attending.  To become a full member, one had to prove they had fully converted to Puritanism and were guaranteed to go to Heaven.  Political and religious duties were one in the same for the Puritans, basing their communities' laws on their faith and morality.
https://study.com/academy/lesson/puritans-in-america-beliefs-religion-history.html

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The Puritan lifestyle derives from how the group first came to the New World: as families.  Unlike most other groups of settlers, the Puritans came to Mass. Bay as family units.  This allowed for longer lifespans and a booming population.  Literacy rates were high, in part because of an emphasis on reading the bible.  Punishments were harsh in Puritan society as the judicial system was heavily influenced by Old Testament punishments.  Whippings were common, as were public shamings like the famous "Scarlet Letter."  Despite what some may think, the Puritans did have fun and enjoyed festivals, games, and alcohol.  Their philosophy with this as with everything else was moderation.
https://www.ushistory.org/us/3d.asp

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The Puritans originated in England

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The Puritans represented a hardworking people with good ethics.  They believed that one could earn God's favor by working hard, and by following the way of life outlined by the Bible. They also were content with the difficulty of this life, as they firmly believed that they would be rewarded for their actions in their life in heaven.

https://www.citeseerx.ist.psu.edu

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The Central Idea of deliverance is prevalent throughout the poem Upon The Burning Of Our House by Anne Bradstreet. Lines 41-46 state, "Thou hast a house on high erect, Framed by that mighty Architect..." "It's purchased and paid for too, By Him who hath enough to do." The Narrator, after having gone on and on about the things she will no longer have, now that her house burned down, in lines 41-46 realizes that, while it is unfortunate that her house burned down, she needs not fret because God will save her in the long run. Line 52 states "My hope and Treasure lies above." meaning that, if she follows the scripture as God intended, then she will go to Heaven and be taken care of for all eternity. The Author also uses a rhyming and rhythmic writing style, as seen in lines 1 and 2 when the Author rhymes "took" with "look". This could be a nod to the way Puritans strictly followed the scripture. That combined with the central idea of deliverance reflect Puritan beliefs because the Puritans believed in following the scripture exactly, and that if they do, they will be rewarded when they die, and go to Heaven.

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The Puritans played an essential role in the split from Catholicism and The Church of England to the many modern day sects of the Protestant faith.  They were said to follow theology similar to that of the Calvinist faith.  They advocated for the breaking off from the Church of England, and created a legacy that would be remembered for centuries to come.
https://equip.sbts.edu/article/8-reasons-need-puritans-think/

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The Puritans used the Bible as their guide for everything they did in life.

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The Puritans used the Bible as their guide for everything they did in life.