English Period 4
Aug. 12, 2014
PURITANS
Who? – The Puritans were a group of English Protestants who grew dissatisfied the Church of England and worked towards religious, moral, and societal reforms. In their assessment, the reforms were still too Catholic.
Their leader(s)? – John Winthrop was the main leader of the emigration to New England in 1629
Where are they from and where did they go to? – The Puritans originated from England, but emigrated to North America (specifically New England) to escape religious persecution ‘Massachusetts Bay Colony’
Their lives and philosophies? – Religion played a critical role in Puritan life. They felt that they were chosen by God for a special purpose and they believed that God was omnipotent