Puritan Behavior
would a Puritan approve of wearing bright, fancy clothes?
No - they valued modesty and simplicity
what day was mandatory for church attendance?
Sunday
who could vote in Puritan town meetings?
male church members only
why was education important in Puritan society?
so people could read and understand the Bible
who led the Puritans to Massachusetts Bay Colony?
John Winthrop
would a Puritan approve of helping the poor and neighbors?
what book guided nearly every part of Puritan life?
the Bible
What was the Puritan government based on?
Puritan religious beliefs and church rules
what were common Puritan jobs?
farming, fishing, shipbuilding, and trading
what year was the Massachusetts Bay Colony founded?
1630
would a Puritan approve of playing games or sports on Sunday?
no - Sunday was for worship and rest only
what did Puritans call their goal to be a perfect Christian community?
"a city upon a hill"
what kind of punishment could somone face for disagreeing with Puritan leaders?
public punishment or banishment
what did Puritans believe about hard work?
it honored God and showed good moral character
who was banished for holding religious meetings in their home?
Anne Hutchinson
would a Puritan approve of women preaching in public?
no - women could not lead church services
they were banished from the colony
what did Roger Williams believe about religion and government?
they should be seperate
how were children expected to behave?
obedient, disciplined, and hardworking- learning scripture early
who was expelled for arguing that church and state should be seperate?
Roger Williams
would a Puritan approve of living a simple, humble life focused on work and faith?
yes - they saw simplicity as honoring God
why did Puritans avoid celebrating holidays like Christmas?
they believed only Biblical events should be honored - not man-made traditions
how did religion influence Puritan laws?
laws were often based directly on Biblical teachings and moral codes
how did Puritan values affect free times or entertainment?
fun for fun's sake was discouraged, life focused on duty and faith
What did John Winthrop mean by calling the colony "a city upon a hill"?
the colony should serve as a moral example for others to follow