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Puritanism in New England: Social and Political Values

Explore the influence of Puritanism on the New England colonies, from their religious beliefs to their impact on social and economic changes. Learn about key figures, conflicts, and the formation of new communities in this fascinating historical era.

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Puritanism in New England: Social and Political Values

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  1. Starving Times

  2. 3.3/III. The New England Colonies

  3. A. Social and Political Values of Puritanism • Who are Puritans/Calvinist? • Supporters? (m/e/cf) • Agents of economic and social change= • Critics of traditional changes • Want to monitor ___ • King Charles I (1625-49) a. Marries Catholic; Puritans in Parliament criticize him= b. Repressed religious freedoms= c. ?

  4. B. Early Contacts in New England • Previously controlled by French • English able to colonized due to…? a. b.

  5. C. Plymouth Colony and the Mayflower Compact (1620) • Pilgrims/Separatists • Led by…(WB) • Mayflower Compact? • First winter? Who helped? • Accomplishment as a community?

  6. Mass. Bay Company Led by… 3. Goal “city on a hill” Great migration 1629-1643 City of Boston est. (1630) General Court established; freemen Created two legislative houses D. Massachusetts Bay Colony

  7. E. Indians and Puritans • Winthrop’s philosophy; “unused lands” • Who says they can take it? • Underhanded tactics for lands • Disease • Puritans considered too violent by natives

  8. F. New England Merchants • Puritan Oliver Cromwell (ECW) • Long-term consequence (LTC) of ECW? • New markets due to decline of “newcomers” • Diversified economy=

  9. G. Community and Family in Massachusetts • Communities • Families • Education • Marriage • Puritan ideology re: women -Salem witch-trials

  10. H. Dissent and New Communities • Those who did not agree completely w/Puritans dev own communities • Roger Williams • separation of church and state • Negotiate w/native for land • Founded Providence, RI • Anne Hutchinson Criticized Boston ministers for lack of piety.

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