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Calvinism
A branch of Protestantism that emphasizes the sovereignty of God, the authority of Scripture, and the doctrine of predestination.
Predestination
The theological doctrine that God has eternally chosen those who will be saved and those who will be damned.
Conversion
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another, often referring to a spiritual transformation in religious contexts.
Puritans
A group of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to purify the Church of England from its Catholic practices.
Separatists
A faction of Puritans who believed in separating from the Church of England to form independent congregations.
Mayflower Compact
An agreement made by the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower in 1620 to create a government and abide by its rules for the sake of order and survival.
Massachusetts Bay Colony
A significant English settlement in the 17th century that was established by Puritans seeking religious freedom.
Great English Migration
The period during the 1630s when a large number of English Puritans emigrated to New England.
Antinomianism
The belief that Christians are not bound by moral law, as faith alone is necessary for salvation.
Fundamental Orders
The first written constitution in America, adopted in 1638-1639 by the Connecticut River towns.
Pequot War
A conflict between the Pequot tribe and English settlers in New England from 1636 to 1638, resulting in the near destruction of the Pequot tribe.
New England Confederation
A military alliance formed in 1643 between the New England colonies to defend against Native American attacks.
English Civil War
A series of conflicts from 1642 to 1651 between Parliamentarians and Royalists in England, affecting colonial governance.
Dominion of New England
A short-lived administrative union of English colonies in the New England region, created in 1686.
Navigation Laws
A series of laws that restricted colonial trade to England and its colonies, aimed at ensuring that England benefited economically from its colonies.
Glorious Revolution
The 1688 overthrow of King James II of England, leading to the establishment of William and Mary as co-monarchs.
Salutary Neglect
An unofficial British policy of avoiding strict enforcement of parliamentary laws in the American colonies, allowing them to flourish.
Quakers
A religious group known for their pacifism, equality, and simplicity, formally known as the Religious Society of Friends.
Blue Laws
Laws designed to enforce religious standards, particularly prohibiting certain activities on Sundays.
Martin Luther
A German theologian whose actions sparked the Protestant Reformation by challenging the Catholic Church's practices.
John Calvin
A French theologian and reformer whose teachings on predestination and the sovereignty of God influenced Calvinism.
William Bradford
The governor of the Plymouth Colony and a key figure in the early years of the settlement.
John Winthrop
The first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, known for his vision of a "city upon a hill."
Anne Hutchinson
A Puritan spiritual leader who challenged the established religious order in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and was eventually banished.
Roger Williams
A religious dissenter who founded Rhode Island and advocated for the separation of church and state.
Massasoit
The leader of the Wampanoag tribe who formed an alliance with the Pilgrims at Plymouth.
Metacom
Also known as King Philip, he was the leader of the Wampanoag tribe who led a major conflict against English settlers in King Philip's War.
Charles II
The King of England who restored the monarchy in 1660 and oversaw the expansion of English colonies in America.
Sir Edmund Andros
The governor of the Dominion of New England, known for his unpopular rule and enforcement of Navigation Laws.
Henry Hudson
An English explorer who sailed for the Dutch and is known for exploring the river that bears his name.
Peter Stuyvesant
The last director-general of the New Netherland colony, known for his authoritarian rule and efforts to defend the colony.
Duke of York
The brother of King Charles II, who was granted the lands of New Netherland and renamed it New York.
William Penn
The founder of Pennsylvania, known for his Quaker beliefs and commitment to religious tolerance.
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