Puritan Beliefs
What role did religion play in Puritan society?
I will accept multiple answers
Religion was everything!
Which group wanted to completely separate from the Church of England?
Pilgrims separated; Puritans reformed
Why were Shakers seen as unusual?
Their unusual practices and beliefs
What was McCarthyism?
A time when people were accused of being communists
What is mass hysteria?
Fear spreading through a group
What did Puritans believe about human nature?
Everyone is born sinful!
Which group came to America first?
The Pilgrims 1620s
What was one key belief of the Quakers?
Inner light / equality / peace
Who was Joseph McCarthy?
A former US senator
What causes hysteria to begin?
Fear, rumors, uncertainty
What kinds of behaviors were considered sinful?
Lying, disobedience, questioning authority, etc.
Which group was more tolerant of differences?
Pilgrims (generally more tolerant)
What made Quakers more tolerant?
Belief in equality and nonviolence
Were accusations always based on evidence?
No!
How does fear spread in a group?
Through communication and observation
What did the Puritans believe about the devil?
The devil was actively working against them
What is one similarity between Pilgrims and Puritans?
Both were religious and came for freedom
Whats the key difference between the Quakers and the Shakers?
The Shakers believed in energetic worship
What happened to people who were accused?
Lost jobs, reputation, or were punished
What is one sign that hysteria is happening?
People acting irrationally
What was the purpose of punishment in Puritan society?
To correct sin and maintain order
How were their religious goals different?
Pilgrims left the religion entirely; Puritans wanted to change it
Which group could marry?
The Quakers
What is one similarity between McCarthyism and The Crucible?
Both involve false accusations and fear
What is one real-world example of hysteria?
Salem, Dancing Plague, Laughing Epidemic etc