Part I : Ideas that shaped a Nation ? Flashcards
What is the context at the arrival of the settlers ?
It was a social conflict between protestantism and catholicism.
Who were sent to the New Land ?
Puritans : separatists and non separatists who believed that Elisabeth was to tolerant with catholics.
Who created protestantism ?
Marthin Luther, a monk. He first translated the teaching of catolicism.
What is the main critic of Luther about Catolicism ?
He criticized the fact that you can pay money to rendeem a sin.
Who created the protestant religion ?
Henry the VIII in 1534 because he separated from the Catholic Church and created the Anglican Church // the Church of England. His main reason to do it was to marry another woman but the Pope refused to annul the wedding.
What about religion after the death of Henry VIII ?
His daughter Mary reinstated catolicism but it created lots of troubles : her nickname was Bloody Mary. Later on when she died, her sister Elisabeth I took her place and reinstated protestantism.
What is the common definition of Puritans ?
= separatists and non separatists : the people who went to America to reform the Church of ENgland because they were unsatisfied with the reforms led by Elisabeth I.
What is the name of the Separatists ?
The Pilgrims
Who was the leader of the Pilgrims ? How many were there ?
William Bradford with a group of a hundred
When did the PIlgrims arrived in America ?
In November 1620 with the Mayflower
Which colony did the Pilgrims settled ?
The Plymouth colony
What is the Mayflower Compact ?
It’s an agreement signed on board of the Mayflower with some of the passengers. It established the basis of what they wanted to do in America.
What is the name of the Non-separatists ?
the Puritans
When did they come to America ? How many were there ?
In the 1630’s and 1640’s with the Arbella. They were 21 000 people.
Who was the leader of Puritans ?
John Winthrop, a preacher
