Disorder in Early New England

Question 1

Declension (def)

Answer 1

deterioration

Question 2

3 major iternal puritan conflicts

Answer 2

1. Generational conflict
2. Struggle to build true churches
3. Half way covenant

Question 3

Generational conflict

Answer 3

Kids aren’t as religious as parents

Question 4

Struggle to build true churches

Answer 4

Exclusivity –> drove purpose away from faith

Question 5

Half-way covenant

Answer 5

Grants church membership to “failed children”

Question 6

5 external puritan conflicts

Answer 6

1. Revocation of charter
2. King Phillip’s war
3. Hurricane/Boston fire/cattle epidemic
4. Anglican church reintroduced to the “Dominion of New England” (get new gvr)
5. Salem Witch Trials