 Came to the Americas for religious freedom  Puritans  Wanted everyone to be Puritans like them  Non-Puritans were persecuted  Whipped, banished, imprisoned  People were even accused of practicing witchcraft if they weren’t puritans…Salem Witch Trials

 Shoes with buckles  Cocked hats  Gold-headed canes BASIC CLOTHING A) shirt of late 17th century style B) Cravat worn in late 17th century style C) Vest (waistcoat) of 1690's style D) Green coat of 1690's style E) Spatter dashes (leggings). F) Garters G) Latchet shoes with buckles or laces H) Breeches of 1690's style I) wool stockings J) three cocked hat

 They entertained themselves by listening to folk music  Simple conversations with each other  Read books and newspapers  Museums, concerts, and plays were rare

 CHURCH  Wear the right cloths

 Gambling  Shaving  Kissing (even as a salutation)  Drinking  Stealing on was punishable by cutting off an ear  Blasphemy, idolatry, witch-craft, and perjury against another human were punishable by death. On Sunday:

 Hair dressed like a man’s  Kissing kids goodbye(on Sunday)  Swearing  Cooking (on Sunday)  Cleaning (on Sunday)

 New England." Sonofthesouth.com Web. 7 Oct  "Colonial America." Colonial America. Mark Canada, Web. 6 Oct  "Colonial America." Colonial America. University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Web. 6 Oct  Clothing. Web. 8 Oct