Beginning
Who led a small group that sailed to America?
William Bradford
Who believed humans had a contract with god?
Puritans
What were the two main forms puritans used to write?
Histories and journals
All human's had been corrupted by Adam and Eve's original sin.
What were the puritans members of?
A religious reform
What was William Bradford's settlement called?
Plymouth Plantation
Who influenced the government the most?
The chosen people
Who examined their lives closely for signs of god?
Puritan writers
Jesus Christ had been sent to earth to save particular people.
Predestination
Where did the second wave of puritans establish?
Massachusetts, New Haven, and Rhode Island
Protestants that wanted to purify the church?
Puritans
Which book was the most important to puritans?
The bible
What were characteristics of their writings?
Everyday events, reflected beliefs, plain style
What were the lucky folks called?
Elect or chosen
What were women's jobs?
Cook, clean, and care for husband and family
What was the goal of the puritans?
Making church worship more simple and biblical
When and why was Harvard college founded?
In 1636, to train ministers
What is serious, no flowery speech?
Plain style
What were the damned called?
Unregenerate
What year did William Bradford lead his small group to America?
1620
What were the two contracts puritan's used to organize their government?
Mayflower Compact and U.S. Constitution
Who were important writers?
William Bradford, Anne Bradstreet, Madame Knight, Jonathan Edwards
What were signs of being saved?
You could feel god's grace, and you behaved like a saint
What did the puritans eat?
Clams, squash, potatoes, fish, turkey, pork, eggs, cheese, berries, and other plants.