…and how do they affect us today? Who were the Puritans? …and how do they affect us today?
Puritan People 17th & 18th Century English citizens “protestant” Christian group believed the Church of England was too political, corrupt, and “evil” wanted to “purify” the Church of England (Anglican) most wanted to remain loyal to England and the Church of England
Puritan Beliefs all people were sinners following God was the only “right” thing to do everything was “predestined” by God Hell was a real place and the Devil was a real “person” the Devil was always trying to make people to do evil things
Puritans and the Bible the Bible was the absolute “word of God” the Bible influenced everything… everything was done for the glory of God school & education government & laws raising a family farming building homes & communities conducting trade & business etc.
Puritans and Church Attendance was mandatory Services were long Non-attenders could be fined or jailed Services were long Sermons and prayers lasted for hours Feathers and canes were used to awaken those who fell asleep Churches were simply designed/decorated Hymns were sung acapella Christmas was NOT celebrated
Puritan Prediction…. What does the phrase “Puritan Work Ethic” mean?
Puritans at Work life was supposed to be difficult an easy life was a sinful life hard work builds strength and character hard work results in material/spiritual wealth 6-day work week + Sunday worship = place in heaven
Puritan Work Ethic Meaning in Colonial Days: Hard work now means a heavenly reward later Meaning in Modern Days: Hard work now means material rewards and success now
Puritan Work Ethic Working hard is now called the Protestant Work Ethic. American businesses like “Puritan-type” workers. Characteristics: Punctual Perfectionists Self-starting Self-disciplined Respectful of others
Puritans Come to America About 40 Puritan- Separatists-Pilgrims arrived in 1620 aboard Mayflower established Plymouth Colony wrote “Mayflower Compact” 1625 King Charles I persecuted Puritans heavily 1630 John Winthrop led 700 Puritans to MA Est. Mass. Bay Colony began the “Great Migration”
Puritans Come to America 1641-1653 English Civil War 1000’s of Puritans moved to America Puritans wanted a bible-based society Non-Puritans were criticized and expelled MA Population: 1621 c. 50 1630 c. 1,000 1640 c. 10,000 1650 c. 15,000 1700 c. 55,000
Notable Puritan Events Harvard College established in 1636 oldest institution for higher education in America intended to train men for the ministry Salem Witchcraft trials 1692, Salem, MA c. 100 arrested & 20 hanged mass hysteria cause unknown
Notable Puritan Events First Great Awakening 1730s/40s, in New England and Middle Colonies believed colonies had lost their religious zeal began a revival movement… lots of preaching and teaching many new churches were started
Puritan Prediction…. What does the word “irony” mean? What is “ironic” about the Puritans?
The Irony of the Puritans The Puritans came to America in search of “religious freedom.” They wanted other religions to be tolerant The Puritans would not let non-Puritans have “religious freedom.” They were intolerant
Puritan Prediction…. Identify two ways Puritan beliefs or values are still part of our 21st century culture.
People who still affect us today… Who were the Puritans? People who still affect us today…