New England Colonies Dbq
The Puritans of the New England colonies influenced the development of political, economical, and social areas throughout the 1630’s-1670 with their ideas and values. They had emigrated from Britain in order to express their beliefs and practices freely. Religion was the foundation of the political, economical, and social developments of the Puritans. From government to living conditions to religious acts, the Puritans were trying to purify the Church of England in their own ways. Some things worked and others did not, but religion still stood at each of the peaks of the list. Political factors aided in Puritan development of the New England colonies. For example, in “Document H,” it is made obvious that government must have limited power
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Puritans who thrived in the New England area had to find other ways of income to stabilize the economy. The geographical conditions of the area shaped the Puritans character. Prior to the arrival of the Puritans, were the Indians who had used the resources of the area “wastefully.” Puritans argued that they were neglecting what God’s earth had abundantly supplied them with and were not using it properly. In result, Puritans cleared out woodlands and built roads, fences, and settlements. The rocky unfertile soil of the New England area left the Puritans with a few other options to preserve their financial state, such as fishing and shipbuilding which boomed their economy. In the work to keep their economy running the Puritans had to bond and effectively work together. According to “Document A,” working together was the only way anything could be accomplished and doing that would become a model for all to follow with the help of God. The work ethic of the Puritans, such as long laborious hours on the farms and negotiations with Indians, displays the dedication and devotion they had to building their own colony and sustaining their place in the New World. Whether man or woman, they all did something to contribute to their growth. Woman cooked, cleaned, and cared for children that would one day carry one the family businesses. Men cleared land for livestock, cut firewood, built appliances, and butchered livestock. By working together, more had been
Puritans who thrived in the New England area had to find other ways of income to stabilize the economy. The geographical conditions of the area shaped the Puritans character. Prior to the arrival of the Puritans, were the Indians who had used the resources of the area “wastefully.” Puritans argued that they were neglecting what God’s earth had abundantly supplied them with and were not using it properly. In result, Puritans cleared out woodlands and built roads, fences, and settlements. The rocky unfertile soil of the New England area left the Puritans with a few other options to preserve their financial state, such as fishing and shipbuilding which boomed their economy. In the work to keep their economy running the Puritans had to bond and effectively work together. According to “Document A,” working together was the only way anything could be accomplished and doing that would become a model for all to follow with the help of God. The work ethic of the Puritans, such as long laborious hours on the farms and negotiations with Indians, displays the dedication and devotion they had to building their own colony and sustaining their place in the New World. Whether man or woman, they all did something to contribute to their growth. Woman cooked, cleaned, and cared for children that would one day carry one the family businesses. Men cleared land for livestock, cut firewood, built appliances, and butchered livestock. By working together, more had been