narrator concocts a sense of a judgmental and somewhat contemplative attitude toward the Puritan society. The narrator’s stance is emphasized mainly on the author’s description of the Puritans and his use of symbolism to describe their community. Throughout the passage‚ the Puritans are described in such a sense that characterizes them as a monotonous and ruthless society governed by laws and religion. As the Puritans are standing outside the prison‚ they all shared the same "bearded physiognomies."
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3) Quakers- Quakers are members of the Society of Friends. The new‚ small sect rejected earthly and religious hierarchies. Quakers believed that anyone could be saved by directly receiving God’s “inner light” and that all people were equal in God’s sight. Quakers allowed anyone‚ male or female‚ to speak in meetings or become a “public friend” and travel to spread God’s word. Many did not welcome Quakers and they were very much persecuted‚ and some were even hanged for preaching the Quaker doctrine
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There is no doubt that religious beliefs have control over the way that people live their lives. In the early 17th century‚ even as philosophers and scientists were questioning the role of religion in everyday life‚ a Christian identity was so integral to existence that many men or peasants were simply known as Christians. During the time of the Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution‚ religion and many other dearly held beliefs were being examined and scrutinized more so than they ever had been
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The religious history of the United States before the colonial period was dominated by Native American religions. These religions exhibit much diversity and are often characterized by animism or panentheism. While there are many different Native American religious practices‚ most address the following areas of supernatural concern: an omnipresent‚ invisible universal force‚ pertaining to the "three ’life crises’ of birth‚ puberty‚ and death"‚ spirits‚ visions‚ the shaman and communal ceremony.[1]
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religious groups some big ones being the Pilgrims‚ Separatists‚ Anglicans‚ Catholics‚ Puritans and the Quakers. These religious groups set up the 13 colonies for the beginning of their religious beliefs. Anne Hutchinson followed the Puritans for many years.
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Fenderson‚ Febee AP US History Period 4 Unit 1 Terms 1. Anne Bradstreet—Puritan poet in colonial New England whose writings served as early public struggles against female treatment in that time period 2. Anne Hutchinson—Arguably the first American feminist who‚ despite living in an early Puritan colony‚ publicly called for gender equality 3. Antinomianism—A belief that emerged after the Protestant Reformation that Christians are free from any laws by their faith in God 4. Chesapeake
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unfortunate consequences of Bacon’s Rebellion. (pg. 39-40) * Contrast the early years of Pennsylvania with the early years of Georgia. (Page: 52–54‚ 58–59) * Compare and contrast the religious‚ economic‚ and social cultures of the Puritans and Quakers. (Page: 40–49‚ 52–54) Day 3 Review (Wednesday) * Website review: major themes and learning objectives from Chapter 3 * http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072424362/student_view0/chapter3/ * includes review multiple
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NOTES I. Freehold Society in New England Farm Families: Women and the Rural Household Economy • Puritan commitment to independence did not include women • A wife’s duty was to “love and reverence” her husband • The courts prosecuted many women and few men for having sexual intercourse outside of marriage (fornication) • Daughters usually received livestock or household goods‚ while brothers were given land • Women assumed the role of dutiful helpmates to their husbands • Bearing and rearing
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Readings: America’s History ch 1 pgs 7-38‚ Other Sources: “Columbus Letter” (online)‚ “Why History” by David McCullough Outline: A. Native American Experience 1. First Americans 2. Mayas and Aztecs 3. Indians of the North Hopewell‚ Pueblos‚ Mississippians‚ Eastern Woodland‚ matrilineal B. European Society 1. European Peasant Society Peasants 2. Hierarchy and Authority Dower‚ primogeniture 3. Power of Religion Pagans‚ heresies C. Europeans Create a Global World 1. Renaissance
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wicked humans. Where: Calvin started his teachings in Geneva‚ Switzerland yet his ideals spread across Western Europe and ultimately into America. When: 1530’s and beyond Historical Importance: Much of Calvin’s ideals formed the foundations of Puritan society in the New England colonies of the early to mid 17th century (1600’s). Predestination: Who or What: Is the doctrine that all events have been willed by god‚ Calvin stated predestination to mean that god willed eternal damnation and salvation
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