(9/12) God’s Country: Settling New England Flashcards
What are some potentially defining traits of Americans?
Private property, diversity, social class, economic mobility, separation of church/state, and bill of rights/freedom.
What was Massachusetts founded for?
Religious freedom.
What kind of climate did New England have?
The climate was damp, wet, and cold. This made it less appealing.
When was the first Massachusetts colony established?
Plymouth (1620) was established by 102 pilgrims who sailed across the Atlantic. VA was around for about 13 years at this point.
Who established Plymouth?
A group of Protestant worshippers who called themselves Puritans. They adhered to John Calvin (Calvinists) and believed in predestination (salvation predetermined at birth).
Why was the Church of England seen as corrupt?
The head of church and state was the same person, so the king used the church to enforce royal decree and policy.
What kind of people came to Plymouth? (families, single men?)
People came to Plymouth in existing family units.
Who did the Puritans rely on when they were dying?
Natives, specifically Squanto.
What amount of people went to Massachusetts in comparison to Virginia?
Less than 1/2 of 1% of people went to Massachusetts (New England). How influential were the Puritans?
What was Massachusetts Bay (1630)?
It was founded by more moderate Puritans and was led by John Winthrop. They experienced the Great Migration (14,000 people came to Massachusetts Bay 1630-1640).
What was John Winthrop renowned for?
“We will be as a city upon a hill” excerpt that was a beacon to the rest of the world and a model for other societies. This had way more influence than Plymouth.
Who was Winthrop’s target for his writing?
The Church of England; he hoped to reform and redeem it.
What was incorrect about Puritan stereotypes?
People often saw puritans as drab, kill-joys, and social control type. The reality, though, was that they hoped to be role models to reform the church and believed in balance and moderation.
What did Puritans heavily associate with?
Work ethic in the eyes of God - balance between not being successful and not being too materialistic, not focused on banning everything and more focused on balance.
How did Massachusetts thrive?
Cod.
