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Plymouth and The Pilgrims. Religious Tensions Religious tensions in England high Protestant Reformation: reforming of religious beliefs and practices.

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1 Plymouth and The Pilgrims

2 Religious Tensions Religious tensions in England high Protestant Reformation: reforming of religious beliefs and practices of Roman Catholic church

3 Puritans Wanted to reform and purify the church of England Bishops and priests had too much power Bible most reliable source of authority.

4 Separatists Extreme sect of the Puritans Formed own churches and cut all ties with the Church of England English punished Separatists

5 Pilgrims 1608 left England to escape persecution Went to the Netherlands first Returned to England to get permission to go to Virginia

6 Pilgrims Contd. September 16, 1620 Mayflower left England with more than 100 men and women William Bradford- leader 2 Month trip Arrived farther north than present day Virginia

7 Mayflower Compact Signed on November 21, 1620 Fair laws to protect the general good First attempts at a self-government Late 1620 Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock


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