Puritan Poetry
Puritan Politics
Puritan Troubles & Conflicts
Basic Puritan Beliefs
Puritan Rules and Expectations
100

This Puritan poet is best known for writing "To My Dear and Loving Husband," expressing deep love and devotion to her spouse.

Who is Anne Bradstreet?

100

This Puritan leader helped found the Massachusetts Bay Colony and served as its governor multiple times.

Who is John Winthrop?

100

Puritans came to the New World mainly to escape this type of persecution.

What is religious persecution?

100

The Puritans believed in this idea that God had already chosen who would be saved before they were born.

What is predestination?

100

Puritans believed in strict discipline, especially for these younger members of society.

Who are children?

200

Puritan poetry often focused on these two major themes, reflecting their religious and moral beliefs. 

What are faifth and religion

200

This minister was banished from Massachusetts for promoting religious freedom and later founded Rhode Island

Who is Roger Williams?

200

This 1675-1676 war between New England colonists and Native Americans was led by a Wampanoag chief known as King Philip.

What is King Philip’s War?


200

Puritan church services were long and centered around this activity, often lasting for hours.

What is preaching?

200

Puritans expected this kind of behavior from all members of society, especially those in positions of power?

What is moral or righteous behavior?

300

Puritan poetry often focused on these two main themes, religious devotion and fear of this eternal punishment.

What is hell?

300

This fiery preacher is best known for his sermon Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, which sparked the First Great Awakening.

Who is Jonathan Edwards?

300

The Puritans wanted to create a religious society, but this colony, founded by Thomas Hooker, allowed more political freedom.

What is Connecticut?

300

Puritans believed that everything that happened, good or bad, was part of this divine plan

What is God's providence?

300

Puritans believed this was the proper role for women, focusing on domestic duties and nurturing children.

What is being a wife and mother?

400

Many Puritan poets wrote in this simple, rhyming style often used for hymns and psalms.

What is plain style?

400

Puritans believed in this concept, meaning God had already chosen who would be saved.

What is predestination?

400

The Puritans originally left this country before coming to America, spending a short time in the Netherlands.

What is England?

400

If someone was suffering from illness or misfortune, Puritans sometimes saw it as punishment for this

What is sin?

400

Puritans expected this form of government, where church leaders and political leaders worked closely together.

What is a theocracy?

500

Anne Bradstreet’s poem To My Dear and Loving Husband challenges the strict Puritan belief that emotions should not overshadow this.

What is faith in God?

500

The Puritans created this first form of democratic government in America, signed aboard the Mayflower.

What is the Mayflower Compact?

500

This group, also known as the Society of Friends, clashed with Puritan leaders because they believed in direct revelation from God rather than church hierarchy.

Who are the Quakers?

500

Puritans believed in a constant battle between God and this evil force that tempted people toward sin.

Who is the Devil?

500

Puritans believed in the importance of this daily activity, often beginning the day with prayer and Bible study.

What is devotion or personal worship?