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1. Where did the Puritans originally come from?

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1. Where did the Puritans originally come from?

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The Puritans originally came from the Church of England. [1]

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They left their homes to create a foundation of their religion and spread it throughout the northern parts of the New World. [1]

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A relationship with god to redeem one's own sins to acquire salvation through preaching. [2]

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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. William Ames
2. Richard Baxtar
3. John Buyan

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They were called "Puritans" (sometimes called "precisionists") to describe members of the Church of England who wanted to "purify" it of "all semblances of to the Roman Catholic Church." [3]

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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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1. William Ames greatly influenced the development of Puritan and reformed churches in England and Netherlands through the Armenian theology. [6]
2. Richard Baxter wrote on different subjects including systematic theology, ethics, politics, pastoral theology, ecclesiology, devotionals, evangelism, history, etc. Also wrote many books and became the founder of Neonomianism error. [5]
3. John Buyan refused to conform to the new Church of England and wrote the Pilgrim's Progress which became a best-seller for Christian Books. His books were mainly known on topics of systematic theology or devotional. [5]

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4. How and when did they arrive at the New World (i.e. America)? 

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4. How and when did they arrive at the New World (i.e. America)? 

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The Puritans arrived at the New World in 1620 on a vessel called the Mayflower. [7]

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

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

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Young girls were being accused of witchcraft and they were falsely hanged due to the fear of witches taking over the colonies. [9]

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5. What was life like for them when they arrived to the New World? 

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5. What was life like for them when they arrived to the New World? 

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As the Puritans arrived to the New World, they set up similar churches as the ones back in England. However, land scarcity became a growing issue for them, so they decided to migrate to other states, eventually spread all throughout New England and even beyond it. They believed in living simple and peaceful lives while keeping busy and attending churches as it was mandatory. They lived in one room houses, wore plain clothes, had an education, and farmed and fished for food. However, those who would oppose God's will were punished (hanged, public whipping, stockades, etc.). [1, 8]

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

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

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Their ultimate purpose in starting over in the New World was to be free in terms of their religion. Since the Roman Catholic Church broke away into the Church of England and were forced into it, they wanted to be separated from it by fleeing to America. [1]

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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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In the 14th century,  a smallpox epidemic  and the Salem became suspicious of their neighbors and beliefs in witches grew. Later in 1692, the first girl was accused of witchery after she had violent fits along with screaming which are diagnosed as bewitchment. [9]

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What sort of writings came out of this period (e.g. novels, plays, letters, essays, poems, etc.)? Identify at least 3 important literary works from this period and provide a brief summary of each.

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What sort of writings came out of this period (e.g. novels, plays, letters, essays, poems, etc.)? Identify at least 3 important literary works from this period and provide a brief summary of each.

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During the Puritan period, poetry and prose were very common pieces of literature, but drama was prohibited as it was seen as the devil's work. Some important literary works include John Bunyan "The Pilgrims Progress," John Milton "L'Allegro il Pensoroso," and John Donne poems such as "The Sun Rising." The Pilgrims Progress is an allegory of the spiritual journey of a person, experiencing various struggles until he reach the Holy City. L'Allegro il Pensoroso describes life during the day (happiness) and at night (sadness, thinking). The Sun Rising incorporated imagery, metaphors, and hyperbole to describe the life of a couple. [10]

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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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Puritans wanted people to attend church and follow the strict puritan law. If they didn't follow the rules, they would be heavily punished. [4]

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[1] History.com Editors “Puritans.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 29 Oct. 2009, https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/puritanism.
[2] Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. “Puritanism.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 3 Jan. 2018, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Puritanism.
[3] “The Puritans.” Douglas MacArthur, https://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h573.html
[4] “Puritan Life.” Ushistory.org, Independence Hall Association, http://www.ushistory.org/us/3d.asp
[5] “The Major English Puritans.” Faith Bible Church Online, http://www.faithbibleonline.net/the-major-english-puritans/
[6]
“William Ames (1576-1633).” A Puritan's Mind, http://www.apuritansmind.com/puritan-favorites/william-ames/
[7] History.com Editors “The Mayflower.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 4 Mar. 2010, https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/mayflower
[8] Hayden, Kellie. “The Puritan Daily Life: Research Topic Ideas on Life as a Puritan in the Colonies.” Edited by Noreen Gunnell, Bright Hub Education, 13 Apr. 2015, https://www.brighthubeducation.com/history-homework-help/112142-daily-life-of-a-puritan-colonist/
[9] History.com Editors “Salem Witch Trials.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 4 Nov. 2011, https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trials
[10] Umastuti, Sekarlangit. “Le Journale.” The Era of Puritanism (1564-1660): Literary Works, Blogger, 18 Feb. 2015, http://fairytaleoftherain.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-era-of-puritanism-1564-1660.html