1. The New England settlers were
P.U.R.I.T.A.N.
Key Questions: What were the characteristics of the people called “Puritans?” Why did they come to America? How did they govern themselves?

2. “Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere sill be happy.”
H.L. Mencken
“Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere sill be happy.”

3. 5 Points of Calvinism Unconditional election Limited atonement
Total depravity
Irresistible Grace
Perseverance of Saints (Elect cannot fall from Grace)

4. P. Puritans persecuted in Europe
Puritans wanted to “purify” the Anglican Church of its corruptions.
Charles I persecuted all dissenters, especially the Puritans.

5. U. Under Mayflower Compact
(Separatists, not Puritans, but still important)
Signed November 11, 1620
Agreed on how they would govern themselves
Founded a new colony “for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian faith, and the Honour of our King and Country.”

6. R.
Religious freedom sought

7. I. Intolerant of others Everyone was forced to worship.
Dissenters such as Roger Williams (Providence, Rhode Island) and Anne Hutchinson were banished.

8. T. Town meetings (direct democracy)
Adult males in each town voted on most new laws
The Massachusetts General Court was also established

9. A. Are hard working and thrifty
Calvinists believed you should work hard in all you do “for God“
Thrifty—meant they saved and were wise with money

10. N. New England Puritans settled primarily in New England (Boston)
“Great Migration” in the 1630s --led by John Winthrop

11. John Winthrop Lawyer, very smart Took Mass Bay Co Charter with them
“City on a Hill”
Consequences of failure

12. Massachusetts General Court
Annual Stockholder meeting

13. Puritan New England Economy
Cod, Shipbuilding
Trade w/ West Indies (Molasses)

14. Challenges to the Puritan Way of Life
The Scarlet Letter
Salem Witch Trials
Robert Keayne - Profiteering