1. Puritanism
“The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy.” H.L. Mencken

2. Pilgrim= religious traveler in a strange land
Why did this people travel from England to settle a virtual wilderness?
In England, certain people thought that the church of England was to lax. They wanted to “purify” the church and became known as The Puritans.

3. Two groups settled in the North
Plymouth, Mass. 1620
-wrote the Mayflower Compact, the Pilgrims constitution
-William Bradford was the first governor
Mass. Bay Colony 1629
-well-educated and moderately wealthy
-led to the settlement and development of modern day New England

4. Chiefs Points of Puritan Theology
Absolute sovereignty of God
Predestination- an omniscient deity knows from the beginning who will be saved
Providence- God directly intervenes in the world
Natural Depravity-All men are naturally evil and deserve damnation
Election-Through God’s mercy, a few are saved

6. Mayflower Statistics:
Departed from England September 6, 1620
2,750 miles
66 days
102 passengers

7. Results of Puritan Theology
Carried Christianity to America
Established a strong government to combat naturally evil man
Government included church, recreation, dress, business
No religious freedom
Good works were important
Highly educated clergy
Women and children could read…The Bible
Plainness valued in all areas of life

8. Important Dates 1620- Pilgrims land at Plymouth
1630- Great Migration of Puritans to New England begins
1636- Harvard established to educate clergy
people executed in Salem witch trials
Great Awakening