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Puritans

Puritans. Why they came to America:. The Puritans were a group of people who became upset with the way Church of England had become. Instead of staying in England they decided to come to America to “purify” their lives by practicing their religion as they pleased. . Puritan Core Belief.

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Puritans

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  1. Puritans

  2. Why they came to America: The Puritans were a group of people who became upset with the way Church of England had become. Instead of staying in England they decided to come to America to “purify” their lives by practicing their religion as they pleased.

  3. Puritan Core Belief All the Puritans considered the Bible as God’s true law, and that it mapped out the way to live the best possible life. BIBLE: Puritan divines as well as individual members of their congregations read it and all interpreted it differently which led to quarrels. Other beliefs • Man is made of 2 entities: Soul and Body • Material items are insignificant • God already determined who would be saved and who would not be at birth.

  4. Puritan Diet The Puritans meals consisted of a great deal of meat or fish, due to the fact that they had to hunt and fish for their food supply. Needless to say there was not a great variety in what they ate. FUN FACT: “The Puritans loaded more beer than water onto the Mayflower before they cast off for the New World.” (1)

  5. Daily Routine The Puritans lived really routine lives: The daily life of puritans was very focused on how to stay away from sin and please God in any way possible. For example the mornings always consisted of private devotions. After devotions, most members of the house were completing their chores. The men of the household did the hunting and the planting, while the woman did the sewing, preserved vegetables, and did the cooking.

  6. Social Order: Education Many do not realize how the Puritans encouraged education. For example the Puritans opened the first Grammar school in Boston. Encouraged literacy so children would be able to read the Bible! Also the Puritans established Harvard. They created a brewery to ensure that students would have beer in their dining hall.

  7. Women Puritans believed in male supremacy. Women were not allowed to attend town meetings OR help make any decision in the church  Even worse many girls were accused of being witches in the Salem Witch Trials.

  8. Clothing While not up to our expectations of stylish, Puritan clothing was very distinct. The colors were black, brown, and the eternal indigo. Their clothing was not form fitting whatsoever. The one thing that made Puritan clothing memorable were the hats with what looked to be a buckle and the white bodice collars that both men and women wore. The Puritan’s clothing was unflattering, boring, and quite drab.

  9. Historical Event Salem Witch Trials Many people mostly young women, were accused of being witches and then were ostracized by society. Most of the accused were executed.

  10. Superstitions “In Puritan times, to be born on a Sunday was interpreted as a sign of great sin. Puritans believed that children born on the Sabbath Day were conceived on this sacred day. Sexual intercourse on Sundays was a sacrilege in this austere society.” (2)

  11. Most people don't know... The Puritans did occasionally have “fun”. Often times there was singing, dancing, and festivals. Puritans did not condemn cards so people were allowed to play card games, unless they promoted gambling. However no sports including balls were allowed.

  12. Puritans were not alcoholics Furthermore drinking beer and wine was extremely common amongst Puritans due to the fact that In the old days water and milk weren’t as safe as fermented cider or beer, so technically it was healthier to drink alcohol.

  13. CITATIONS 1. "Puritan Life [ushistory.org]." Ushistory.org. 2 June 2009. Web. 07 Mar. 2011. <http://www.ushistory.org/us/3d.asp>. 2. 1. Royce, James E. Alcohol Problems: A Comprehensive Survey. New York: Free Press, 1981, 38. 3. Daniels, Bruce. "Puritans at Leisure." Encyclopedia of Recreation and Leisure in America. Ed. Gary S. Cross. Vol. 2. Detroit: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2004. 159-166. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 7 Mar. 2011. 4. Havran, M. J. "Puritans." New Catholic Encyclopedia. 2nd ed. Vol. 11. Detroit: Gale, 2003. 836-840. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 7 Mar. 2011. 5. "Puritans." U*X*L Encyclopedia of U.S. History. Ed. Lawrence Baker. Vol. 6. Detroit: UXL, 2009. 1271-1273. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 7 Mar. 2011.

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