Puritan Town
What was the grass area in the middle of town call?
The Town Green
Who could go to school and what did they use in schools?
Boys could go to school and use Hornbooks.
Where did the puritans live before traveling to the new world?
England
What is the name of the guy who was the leader of the puritans?
John Winthrop
What was the building in the center of town called where the Puritans could discuss important topics?
The Meetinghouse
What did the Puritans call their three meals of the day?
Breakfast, Dinner, and Supper
How many ships did they travel on and what was the name of one?
They traveled on 16 ships! The popular ship was called the Arbella.
What was the name of one of the girls who began the Salem Witch Trials?
Betty Parris, Abigail Williams, Ann Putnam
What were the pieces of land that each family was given for farming called?
Farm Strips
What job did puritan men do that involved trading goods?
Merchants
About how long did their journey across the ocean take them?
About 2-3 months!
Who was the guy the puritans didn't like because he was too controlling and wanted to control their beliefs?
The King of England
What were the pieces of land where houses could be built called?
House Lots
Why did the Puritans want to travel to new land?
The King was too controlling and they wanted to be able to have their own religion and their own beliefs.
What were some of the problems the puritans had during their journey (on the ships)?
Lack of food, disease and sickness, lack of space.
Who was Anne Bradstreet?
She was a puritan who sailed on the Arbella when she was only 18 and she was a writer. She was best known for her poetry.
What were the pieces of land around the Town Green where the Puritans could grow vegetables and plants called?
Garden Plots
What year did the Puritans come to the "New World?" and What town did they build?
They arrived in 1630 and created the town called Salem.
About how many people were on the ships and how many died during their journey?
Who was Anne Hutchinson?
She was a brave puritan leader who stood up for her beliefs by hosting meetings to discuss the bible. This challenged the idea that only men could interpret the Bible and be leaders.