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Where did the Puritans originally come from? 

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Where did the Puritans originally come from? 

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Puritans came from England during the 1500s-1600s.

“The Puritan Daily Life: Research Topic Ideas on Life as a Puritan in the Colonies.” Bright Hub Education, 13 Apr. 2015, www.brighthubeducation.com/history-homework-help/112142-daily-life-of-a-puritan-colonist/.In-text Citation

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They sought to purify the Church, hence the name Puritans.
“Puritans.” Explore More with Facts for Now, www.factsfornow.scholastic.com/article?product_id=nbk&type=0ta&uid=10749162&id=a2024385-h.In-text Citation

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Puritans left England to establish new colonies in America with the intent of practicing religious freedom.

“The Puritan Daily Life: Research Topic Ideas on Life as a Puritan in the Colonies.” Bright Hub Education, 13 Apr. 2015, www.brighthubeducation.com/history-homework-help/112142-daily-life-of-a-puritan-colonist/.In-text Citation

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

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

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They came by ships. Unlike most colonists, they went together and did not have to become indentured servants.
“Puritans.” Explore More with Facts for Now, www.factsfornow.scholastic.com/article?product_id=nbk&type=0ta&uid=10749162&id=a2024385-h.In-text Citation

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The Puritans were  extremely strict Christians and lived their life according to the Holy Bible. They believed that their lives are predetermined by God.

“Puritans Beliefs.” SpiritualRay, SpiritualRay, spiritualray.com/puritans-beliefs.

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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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They believed that people should glorify the lord and obey the scriptures. It is important to also live as the Bible instructed.

“Puritans Beliefs.” SpiritualRay, SpiritualRay, spiritualray.com/puritans-beliefs

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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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They worked day and night because they think idled hands were the devil's playground

“The Puritan Daily Life: Research Topic Ideas on Life as a Puritan in the Colonies.” Bright Hub Education, 13 Apr. 2015, www.brighthubeducation.com/history-homework-help/112142-daily-life-of-a-puritan-colonist/.In-text Citation

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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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Their main purpose was to alter the Church and to lead the New Church in their own accord.
“Puritans.” Explore More with Facts for Now, www.factsfornow.scholastic.com/article?product_id=nbk&type=0ta&uid=10749162&id=a2024385-h.In-text Citation

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The infamous Salem Witch Trials occured during this time period. What was the purpose behind these trials? How and why did these trials even begin? 

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The infamous Salem Witch Trials occured during this time period. What was the purpose behind these trials? How and why did these trials even begin? 

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The Salem Witch Trials started during the spring of 1692 when a few girls in Salem Village, Massachusetts claimed they were possessed by the devil. They also accused some women in their village of witchcraft. Because of these accusation, panic spread through the town. A special court was organized to hear the cases which lead to many deaths. Some women were hanged that June  while more than 150 people were accused the following months.

“Salem Witch Trials.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trials.

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John Winthrop led a large number of England commoners to come to America in order to practice religious freedom. He and other men founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony and served as governor for 12 of the first 20 years of its existence.
Terry, Chris. “Two Prominent Figures in 17th Century New England Puritanism.” Walking in the Way of Christ, 25 June 2010, crt010304.wordpress.com/2010/06/25/two-prominent-figures-in-17th-century-new-england-puritanism/.In-text Citation

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Peter Bulkley was an influential early Puritan minister who left England for greater religious freedom in the American colony of Massachusetts. He founded Concord, an extremely important community within Massachusetts. He also wrote The Gospel Covenant and the Covenant of Grace Opened to persuade people in England to come to the New World and further strengthen Puritanism.

Simkin, John. “Peter Bulkeley.” Spartacus Educational, Spartacus Educational, spartacus-educational.com/USAbulkeley.htm.In-text Citation

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John Cotton founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony with other men after their large immigration to America. He was sought to become a minister in Massachusetts, and served as the second pastor in the Boston Church.
Terry, Chris. “Two Prominent Figures in 17th Century New England Puritanism.” Walking in the Way of Christ, 25 June 2010, crt010304.wordpress.com/2010/06/25/two-prominent-figures-in-17th-century-new-england-puritanism/.In-text Citation

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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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Oh Plymouth Plantation was written by William Bradford, the leader of the Plymouth colony in Massachusetts. The journal described the stories of the Pilgrims and their Mayflower voyage in 1620.

“Of Plymouth Plantation.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 19 June 2018, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Of_Plymouth_Plantation.

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William Bradford led the Plymouth Colony to its prime during his 30 years as governor. He co-signed the Mayflower Pact, the very first governing document in the Plymouth Colony.

Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. “William Bradford.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 5 May 2018, www.britannica.com/biography/William-Bradford-Plymouth-colony-governor.In-text Citation

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“Letter by an immigrant to Pennsylvania” 

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“Letter by an immigrant to Pennsylvania” 

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Written by Johannes Hanner, this letter provided readers today a glimpse into the colonial Pennsylvania. Hanner described America as a free country. He stated that he always go to sleep with a full stomach, there’s always an abundance of food, you can settle anywhere, and there’s no tithes needed. Religions are tolerated and not forced upon anyone. People are prosperous and life is good.

“Letter by an Immigrant to Pennsylvania (1769).” Laura's History Blog, 31 Jan. 2015, laurazn89.wordpress.com/2015/01/31/letter-by-an-immigrant-to-pennsylvania-1769/.In-text Citation

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“Our Plantation Is Very Weak”: The Experiences of an Indentured Servant in Virginia, 1623

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“Our Plantation Is Very Weak”: The Experiences of an Indentured Servant in Virginia, 1623

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Written by Richard Freethorne in the early seventeenth century, the author described Virginia as prosperous state with tobacco providing its main source of income. Labors mostly came from indentured servants from England rather than Indian and African slaves due to resistance. The author described the colony as pierce headed by God. It’s very rare for people to die and disease to spread. People have a lot of ways to maintain life.

“‘Our Plantation Is Very Weak’: The Experiences of an Indentured Servant in Virginia, 1623.” HISTORY MATTERS - The U.S. Survey Course on the Web, historymatters.gmu.edu/d/6475.In-text Citation