Puritism Flashcards
What are 3 things Puritans tried to get rid of?
Sin, Envy, Lust
When was the Massachusetts Bay Colony Settled?
1629
Why did the Puritans leave England?
King James had become too relaxed on rules and they did not appreciate this
What are the 7 tenets of Puritan Religion?
Natural Depravity, Absolute Power to God, Predestination, Election, Grace, Providence, and God is revealed in the Bible
What did Anne Bradstreet Apologize For? And in what Writing?
She apologizes for being a woman when she wrote “Prologue”
Anne Bradstreet is the First woman to write about what?
Her beliefs
What did Anne Bradstreet realize when writing “ Upon the burning of Our house”?
She realizes heavenly treasures are more important than earthly ones.
What does Anne Bradstreet express when she Wrote “ To my Dear and Loving husband”?
She expresses her love for her spouse
What writings did Anne Bradstreet write that we covered in class?
“Prologue”, “To my Dear and Loving Husband”, “Upon the Burning of Our House”, “Her mother’s Epitaph”
What writing did Jonathan Edwards write that we covered?
“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.”
What did Jonathan Edwards Talk about when he wrote “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”?
It is only through the mercy of God that we have a chance to be saved
What important document did William Bradford write?
“Mayflower Compact”
What did the “Mayflower Compact” institute?
It instituted a “just and equal” governing body that could be changed as needed from “time to time”
How is Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” representative of Puritan Society?How is it relavent today?
People are quick to accuse others based on little information. It also explores ideas such as reputation and deceit.
