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The Puritans

American Literature. The Puritans. In the 1540s there was a push for purification of the church in England. By the 1570s two groups had emerged: 1) those who had a rationalistic understanding and said the church should be broad and inclusive

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The Puritans

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  1. American Literature The Puritans

  2. In the 1540s there was a push for purification of the church in England. • By the 1570s two groups had emerged: • 1) those who had a rationalistic understanding and said the church should be broad and inclusive • 2) those who continued to push for purification of the church During the 1570s the conflict between the two groups only grew worse. Background Information

  3. Most Puritans decided to stay and continue to work towards reform in the church while others left in the 1620s to set up their own colony at Massachusetts Bay Background continued

  4. Most Puritans settled in the New England area. The number of Puritans grew from 17,800 in 1640 to 106,000 in 1700. Their common beliefs greatly strengthened the community and helped to lessen the hardships of pioneer life. Individuals with opposing views were asked to leave the community or to be converted. Life in America

  5. Their interpretation of scriptures was a harsh one. They believed in several things: • Original Sin • Eternal Punishment • Salvation Through Grace • Being “Born Again” • Predestination Puritan Beliefs

  6. A Puritan minister who preached the beliefs of the Puritan people His sermons were elegant, logical and put fear of eternal damnation into those who listened. These sermons made Edwards very popular and led to the conversion of many people. Edwards’ sermons and preaching helped give way to the Great Awakening. Jonathan Edwards

  7. Once in America many settlers were more concerned with their survival than with their religious beliefs. Distance between people made any religious membership difficult. Edwards and others helped to spark the Great Awakening. The Great Awakening brought a revival in religious enthusiasm to the New World. The Great awakening

  8. Unified Americans in the North and South Greater importance placed on education Sense of responsibility for Indians and Slaves Religion gave people reassurance and direction and helped to relieve anxiety. Results of the Great Awakening

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