The Political , Religious and economic situation including the relationship with England Flashcards
(5 cards)
What was the political situation like during this time ?`
First settlers wanted a godly society / they had strict control
1084 an unpopular Dominion of England replaced the old chartered GOVT , The Glorious Revolution 1688 including the removal of James II added unease as it was feared the new charter would remove MASS’s independence .
What was King William’s charter ?
The Charter altered salems way of life :
Puritans must conform to English law and allow religious toleration
Voting eligibility must be based on home ownership not religion
All officials to be appointed by the Crown/Governor could block laws
What was the Indian Threat ?
The first Indian war devastated Towns across MASS - 1/10 of all fighting age males died + colonial defences weakened
2nd Indian war coincided with the 9 years war . In the winter 1061-92 - many raids were barbaric - Indians seen as heathens preventing godly society
What was the religious situation during this time ?
Pilgrims = Puritans who wanted Godly state / Royal charter allowed MASS to form a puritan church
Puritans stopped Charles II from setting up CoE , James II + Sir Edmund Andros faced difficulty forcing CoE to puritans ( P’s thought he was a catholic sympathiser )
Preachers like Samuel Parris thought the church was under siege . Cotton Mather wrote about the dangers of Witches
Cotton Mather 1689 created “Memorable providences relating to witchcrafts and possessions”
What were the Economic threats at the time ?
The navigation acts reduced the amount of money and resources flowing into MASS as resources were diverted to England
