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The Salem Witch Trials, which took place in Salem Village in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, tens of thousands of women and children were executed under the accusation of witchcraft. Belief in witchcraft emerged as early as the 14th century. At the time, tensions were high due to the aftereffects of a war between France & Britain in the colonies, the smallpox epidemic & a strain of resources.

Wallenfeldt, Jeff. “Salem Witch Trials.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 28 Dec. 2017,

History.com Editors. “Salem Witch Trials.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 4 Nov. 2011/history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trials

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Puritans were Christians who wanted the Church of England "purified" of anything not found in Scripture. They believe that every area of life should be shaped by Christian values. In puritan values, idleness was considered a sin while honorable work was seen as glorifying God.

Curtis, Ken. “Who Were the Puritans?” Christianity, 28 Apr. 2010/christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1601-1700/who-were-the-puritans-11630087.html

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In England, 1585, in the month of December the puritan John Cotton was born. John Cotton was a sympathetic puritan, this ended up with Cotton facing persecution. Through his teachings, John Cotton  had a very lasting impact on the colonies government. John Cotton, through his influence, writing, and teaching, left a huge impact/legacy on the colonies.
Cite:
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/.

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Anne Hutchinson was the daughter of an English Minister and was married to a man named William. Anne Hutchinson had argued against the puritan ministers about their teaching of Puritanism. Hutchinson was then charged of frontal attack, however, when brought to court she was eluded from Winthrop's grasp. In the end, Anne Hutchinson had claimed that God has spoken to her directly and ended up with the punishment of a banishment.
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“God In America.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, www.pbs.org/godinamerica/people/anne-hutchinson.html.

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The Puritans were originally formed in England. The reason they had left was due to the fact King Henry had formed a new English Bible. The reason as to why they are called "Puritans" is because they wanted to purify the Church of England. The Puritans migrated to the New World during the 1600s by boat/ship. For the Puritans, their lives in the New World included walking as free men. Their ultimate purpose for starting over in the New World was to start fresh and lay a new foundation on the land.
Cite:
Finley, Gavin. “PURITAN HISTORY, PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.” THE MAYFLOWER COMPACT, endtimepilgrim.org/puritans.htm.

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On January 22, 1588, a puritan named John Winthrop was born. He, along with other wealthy puritan men, lead the "Great Migration".  He was considered important due to being able to help puritans get out of England.
Cite:
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/.

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Jonathan Edwards: Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God

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Jonathan Edwards: Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God

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Jonathan Edwards delivers a sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" in 1741 in Connecticut. In his sermon, Edwards appeals to sinners while warning them that God would give them harsher punishments than they can imagine. He splits the sermon into 3 parts. The first part, he quotes the bible. The second part, he states that people live and die at the mercy of God. The last part is when he describes hell.

"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God - Summary" Critical Survey of Literature for Students Ed. Laurence W. Mazzeno. eNotes.com, Inc. 2010 eNotes.com 16 Sep, 2018

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William Bradford: Of Plymouth Plantation

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William Bradford: Of Plymouth Plantation

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In the year 1590, William Bradford was born in England. He had published his volumes Of Plymouth Plantation. This book was basically a way to tell the story of the Puritans' New England Settlement. Bradford's two-volume book provides insight of the Puritans' "Great Migration" and the course towards Plymouth Colony.
Cite:
History.com Editors. “William Bradford.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 27 Oct. 2009, www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/william-bradford.

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Edward Taylor: Upon a Wasp Chilled with Cold

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Edward Taylor: Upon a Wasp Chilled with Cold

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Edward Taylor, born in England during the war between Royalists and Puritans. He became a pastor at the Congregational Church. His poems are inspired/triggered by ordinary everyday events. In this case, he was inspired by the wasp in the windowsill.

“Edward Taylor: Upon a Wasp Chilled With Cold.” Teaching American History, Ashbrook Center at Ashland University, teachingamericanhistory.org/religion-in-america/american-life/edward-taylor-wasp/