PPT-Puritans and Separatists

What is the difference between the two and how did they impact the colonies and the future of the United States Puritan ˈ pyooritn noun noun Puritan plural noun Puritans 1 . New Immigrants come to America. . Most of the New England colonists were religious . dissidents. . . New Immigrants come to America. Most New England colonists disagree with England’s . What’s a Puritan?. Had a problem with the church in England (late 1500’s - think Shakespeare). Wanted the church to be more “pure”. They felt the Church leadership (bishops) were too greedy and not spiritual enough.. 1620-1758. Literature in Early America. Early colonists did not call themselves “Americans” until the mid 18. th. century. Roanoke Island, 1580. Jamestown, 1607. Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, 1620. Puritans and Pilgrims. Basic Puritan Beliefs and Characteristics. Calvinism- Predestination decided by omnipotent God. Education for all. Hard work. Material success was a sign from God that you could be one of the chosen. . and . Separatists. . What’s the difference?. England in the 15. th. Century. In Europe most people were Roman Catholic.. There were some Jews and Muslims, too but no Protestants.. The Protestant churches have not been founded yet.. calvinism. How a Protestant Sect . defined America. Puritanism. is. Calvinism. . Who’s the guy with the beard?. John Calvin, French-born Swiss theologian. 1509 – 1564 (this makes him a contemporary of Martin Luther and the beginning of the Protestant Reformation). The Puritan (or Colonial) . Period (page 134). The time period most often associated with Puritan (or Colonial) literature is about . 1607-1776. . This is about from the founding of Jamestown all the way until the American Revolution. 1587-1770. The New England Colonies. Religion and Colonization (Bkgd.). 1517- Martin Luther. German monk; publishes criticisms of Catholic Church (corrupt). 1000’s support his attempt to reform . protestors . of 1692. Hysteria is born . . . . The . Big. Ps and the little ps. Pilgrims. . Pilgrim: a traveler – one who has come from afar – to a religious or holy land. Known as the Separatists . Mayflower, 1620, Plymouth Rock. Settling the Northern Colonies . (1619 – 1700). Reading Questions. Explain who the Puritans were and their beliefs and explain why they left England for the New World.. Explain the basic governmental and religious practices of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.. Chapter 3. American Pageant (13. th. ed.). Protestant Reformation . Martin Luther and the 95 theses . John Calvin (Calvinism). Humans weak & wicked. Predestination. Very strict religion. English Reformation. The New England and Mid-Atlantic Colonies. Ms.Luco. IB US History. August 11-14. New England. Geography. Poor, thin, rocky soils. Short growing season. Forested areas. Coasts and harbors. Puritans. Followers of . Who were the Puritans?. Puritans are a group of people who wanted to escape the theocracy of the Anglican Church and the King of England.. What . distinguished their faith from other of their time period?. What’s a Puritan?. Had a problem with the church in England (late 1500’s - think Shakespeare). Wanted the church to be more “pure”. They felt the Church leadership (bishops) were too greedy and not spiritual enough..