What is the difference between Pilgrims and Puritans? A background of the New England Colonies

Who were the Pilgrims? “Separatists” – wanted to break from the Church of England “Separatists” – wanted to break from the Church of England Persecuted by King James so they fled to Holland. Unsatisfied in Holland so they wanted to leave. Persecuted by King James so they fled to Holland. Unsatisfied in Holland so they wanted to leave. Petitioned Virginia Company for a charter to settle in America as a “distinct body by themselves.” Petitioned Virginia Company for a charter to settle in America as a “distinct body by themselves.”

Mayflower Sailed the Mayflower with 102 passengers. Sailed the Mayflower with 102 passengers. They sailed off course and landed further north then their plan – a place John Smith had mapped called Plymouth. They sailed off course and landed further north then their plan – a place John Smith had mapped called Plymouth. Arrived in November 1620 Arrived in November 1620 Pilgrims create the Mayflower Compact because they were no longer covered by the Virginia Charter. It is a pact to “obey the laws agreed upon for the good of the colony.” Pilgrims create the Mayflower Compact because they were no longer covered by the Virginia Charter. It is a pact to “obey the laws agreed upon for the good of the colony.” Spent the winter building housing and other structures. They endure a “starving time” Spent the winter building housing and other structures. They endure a “starving time”

Native Americans and the Pilgrims Pilgrims meet Samoset who speaks broken English. Pilgrims meet Samoset who speaks broken English. Introduces the pilgrims to “Squanto” a Pawtuxet Indian who speaks English. Introduces the pilgrims to “Squanto” a Pawtuxet Indian who speaks English. Squanto helps interpret for the Pilgrims and Chief Massasoit who was angered by the settlers taking their corn. Squanto helps interpret for the Pilgrims and Chief Massasoit who was angered by the settlers taking their corn. He helps negotiate a peace treaty. They lived for many years peacefully. He helps negotiate a peace treaty. They lived for many years peacefully. In the fall they hold a 3 day feast celebration. The official holiday for Thanksgiving wasn’t official until Abraham Lincoln’s presidency in In the fall they hold a 3 day feast celebration. The official holiday for Thanksgiving wasn’t official until Abraham Lincoln’s presidency in 1863.

Who were the Puritans? Puritans wanted to “purify” the Church of England with reforms. They also suffered bad treatment from King James I. Puritans wanted to “purify” the Church of England with reforms. They also suffered bad treatment from King James I. Thousands of Puritans left England to come to America, it is known as the “Great Migration” Thousands of Puritans left England to come to America, it is known as the “Great Migration” Massachusetts Bay Co. investors were largely Puritans. They received a royal charter to settle in New England Massachusetts Bay Co. investors were largely Puritans. They received a royal charter to settle in New England

How did the Puritans come to America? 1630 – 11 well supplied ships take 1000 settlers to America. Overall about 20,000 settlers come here – 11 well supplied ships take 1000 settlers to America. Overall about 20,000 settlers come here. They do not endure a “starving time.” They do not endure a “starving time.” John Winthrop is their governor John Winthrop is their governor Commonwealth – a community in which people work together for the good of the whole. Commonwealth – a community in which people work together for the good of the whole.

Assignment Using your notes from this power point. Using your notes from this power point. Label your paper Pilgrims and Puritans. Label your paper Pilgrims and Puritans. Make two columns and label it Similarities and Differences. Make two columns and label it Similarities and Differences. Write ways that they were similar and different. Write ways that they were similar and different. Turn it in today!!! Turn it in today!!!