Lecture_12--HIST_033_F24

What were the two key events that provoked the political and religious crisis in Massachusetts during the Salem Witch-Hunt era?

The revoking of the Massachusetts charter in 1684-1691 and changes in the Puritan church in the late seventeenth century.

When was the Massachusetts Bay Colony founded?

It was founded by royal charter in 1629.

Who issued the Massachusetts charter and when?

King Charles I issued the charter on March 4, 1629.

What significant event took place in England in 1649 that affected Puritans in New England?

The arrest and execution of King Charles I.

What was the Dominion of New England and when did it take place?

It was a consolidation of New England colonies under one government from 1686 to 1689.

What was the Halfway Covenant?

A compromise reached in the 1660s allowing the children of the 'unconverted' to be baptized.

What was Rev. Samuel Parris's view on Satan's influence during the Salem crisis?

He believed that Satan aimed to destroy the new work of the congregation in Salem.

What was one significant change in Puritan church membership by the late 17th century?

Growing numbers belonged to no congregation because Puritans testified to their elect status less frequently.

Who was Jean Calvin and why was he important to Puritanism?

Jean Calvin was a French theologian whose teachings formed a significant foundation for Puritan beliefs.

When was the new charter issued by William and Mary in Massachusetts?

The new charter was issued in 1691.

What did conservatives like Samuel Parrish think of the Halfway Covenant?

They regarded it as religious backsliding.

What was the nature of the Salem Village congregation in 1689?

It was founded by 25 villagers opposing the Halfway Covenant and was led by Rev. Samuel Parris as its first ordained minister.

When was the Court of Oyer and Terminer established to hear witch cases in Salem?

It was established on May 27, 1692.

What fear drove Puritans during King Charles I's Personal Rule from 1629 to 1640?

They feared that he planned to restore liberties to Catholics.

What did the Puritans strive to create within their communities?

They aimed to build holy societies in covenant with God.