The Precious and Prevailing Times of the Puritans and the Amish
Paris M.
Dunn
English 10 AP Prep
23 September 2013
The Precious and Prevailing Times of the Puritans and the Amish
Many hands get things done. When everyone contributes they reach their goal faster and more efficiently. The Puritans came about during the 1600’s, and this astounding group of people was portrayed by the four tenets: industriousness, temperance, sobriety, and simplicity. Industriousness was the most important to the Puritans during their time; because they used both physical and mental factors to be successful in maintaining a fruitful and well-rounded environment. Puritans along with the Amish share a lot of the same values, but most importantly industriousness. In 1620, The Puritans began their long and intrepid journey to originally Virginia, but their final destination ended up being along the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts(The Puritans in New England: A Spiritual Journey). They ventured for the Americas to fulfill their wish of returning to a more simple religion. To make the matter worse, before a small advance group left Europe many were persecuted because they refused to change to fit with the new laws based on the churches beliefs and practices. After they arrived in the New World, it became evident that they were full of joy, but seeking for succor. They were unfamiliar with the land and most were sick with scurvy and other diseases (Bradford 71). The Puritans did the best they could to adapt to this new environment. By the time spring came, the Indians were ready to show their faces to the new colonists. With patience they spoke and understood each other, and then one day Samoset introduced the Puritans to Squanto. Squanto had traveled many miles to meet them, he brought with him many techniques and tips to share with the Puritans, so they could better survive and procure other commodities to everyday life. Although they made it through this very tough time, they worked notoriously to get there by the use of
Dunn
English 10 AP Prep
23 September 2013
The Precious and Prevailing Times of the Puritans and the Amish
Many hands get things done. When everyone contributes they reach their goal faster and more efficiently. The Puritans came about during the 1600’s, and this astounding group of people was portrayed by the four tenets: industriousness, temperance, sobriety, and simplicity. Industriousness was the most important to the Puritans during their time; because they used both physical and mental factors to be successful in maintaining a fruitful and well-rounded environment. Puritans along with the Amish share a lot of the same values, but most importantly industriousness. In 1620, The Puritans began their long and intrepid journey to originally Virginia, but their final destination ended up being along the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts(The Puritans in New England: A Spiritual Journey). They ventured for the Americas to fulfill their wish of returning to a more simple religion. To make the matter worse, before a small advance group left Europe many were persecuted because they refused to change to fit with the new laws based on the churches beliefs and practices. After they arrived in the New World, it became evident that they were full of joy, but seeking for succor. They were unfamiliar with the land and most were sick with scurvy and other diseases (Bradford 71). The Puritans did the best they could to adapt to this new environment. By the time spring came, the Indians were ready to show their faces to the new colonists. With patience they spoke and understood each other, and then one day Samoset introduced the Puritans to Squanto. Squanto had traveled many miles to meet them, he brought with him many techniques and tips to share with the Puritans, so they could better survive and procure other commodities to everyday life. Although they made it through this very tough time, they worked notoriously to get there by the use of