They believed in strict moral codes and the concept of predestination.
What is Puritanism?
He led the Pilgrims to Plymouth Colony aboard the Mayflower.
Who is William Bradford?
This tribe helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter and celebrated the first Thanksgiving with them.
Who are the Wampanoag?
The peace between the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims lasted until this war in 1675-1676.
What is King Philip’s War?
Puritan children were taught to read primarily so they could study this book.
What is the Bible?
This book, often called the "Puritan Bible," guided their religious practices
What is the Geneva Bible?
Known as the "Puritan Moses," he led the Great Migration and founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Who is John Winthrop?
This Wampanoag leader formed an alliance with the Pilgrims and helped keep peace for decades.
Who is Massasoit?
This 1637 conflict between Puritans and the Pequot tribe resulted in the near-destruction of the Pequot people.
What is the Pequot War?
Many New England settlers believed that these individuals could shape-shift and cause harm, leading to paranoia.
What are witches?
Puritans viewed this behavior as a sign of the Devil’s influence, leading to the infamous trials in 1692.
What is witchcraft?
This Puritan minister was banished from Massachusetts and founded Rhode Island.
Who is Roger Williams?
This famous Powhatan woman helped English settlers at Jamestown.
Who is Pocahontas?
Puritans often used this term to describe Native American religious practices, viewing them as evil.
What is "heathenism" or "paganism"?
What is "heathenism" or "paganism"?
This crop, taught to the settlers by Native Americans, became essential for survival.
What is corn (maize)?
This term described non-Puritans who lived in their society but had not formally converted.
What are "strangers"?
She challenged Puritan beliefs and was also banished for her religious views.
Who is Anne Hutchinson?
Also known as King Philip, he led a major war against New England settlers in the 1670s.
Who is Metacom?
This native translator and guide was crucial in helping the Pilgrims communicate with the Wampanoag.
Who is Squanto?
Puritans rejected this holiday, banning its celebration because of its pagan roots.
What is Christmas?
In Puritan Massachusetts, public punishment was common. This object, often placed in the town square, was used to humiliate wrongdoers.
What is the pillory?
He was a fiery preacher during the First Great Awakening, famous for his sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."
Who is Jonathan Edwards?
This powerful Pequot chief led his people in resistance against English settlers in Connecticut.
Who is Sassacus?
Puritans signed this early agreement to establish self-governance in the New World.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
In Native American folklore, this trickster figure appears in many stories and is often associated with wisdom and mischief.
Who is Coyote?