Puritans and the Early American Colonies

Flashcards covering key concepts related to the Puritans and early American colonies.

What activities were the Puritans against in English society?

Theatre and bear baiting.

What did King James I do to counteract Puritan ideas?

He created a new version of the King James Bible, which exalted the majesty of kings.

How did the English government view the Puritans in the 1620s and 1630s?

As a national security threat.

How were the first group of Puritans who left to start Plymouth different?

They were completely separate from the Church.

Where did the Pilgrims land in America?

They landed in Cape Cod, Virginia, although it was not intended.

Who was the governor of Plymouth?

William Bradford.

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact and who signed it?

It was intended for practical working together and was signed by William Bradford and 40 other men.

How did Puritans differ from young men going to Chesapeake colonies?

Puritans came as whole families for religious reasons, while young men sought jobs in Jamestown.

What did the Puritans call their new colony in Massachusetts Bay?

City on a hill.

How did Puritan New England differ from England and the rest of Europe?

It had a distinct religious outlook.

What was a common belief of the Puritans regarding literacy?

They held similar views to the English government on the importance of literacy.

Why was Roger Williams banished from the colony, and where did he go?

He was banished for challenging their authorities and went to seek refuge among the Dutch.

Why was Anne Hutchinson banished from the colony?

She was banished for criticizing Puritan authorities and for having false beliefs.

What happened to Anne Hutchinson later?

She sought safety among the Dutch in the Netherlands.

What did Puritans and other Europeans believe about witches?

They believed witches allied themselves with rival Natives.

Who concluded a peace treaty with the Pilgrims in 1621?

Massasoit.

Who did the Puritans ally themselves with in the 1630s?

They allied themselves with the Narragansett and Mohegan tribes.

What happened to the Pequot tribe in 1637?

The Puritans expanded their claims to Southern New England, leading to a massacre of Pequot men, women, and children.

Who tried to stop the Puritans' expansion?

King Philip.

What was the conflict between the Puritans and Native Americans called?

King Philip's War.

What were the allied tribes able to do at first in King Philip's War?

They were able to prevail and sell many captives.

Which side prevailed at the end of King Philip's War?

The English Americans prevailed and the Native American chief's severed head was publicly displayed in Plymouth.

How did the conflict change English views of Native Americans?

It created a new type of hatred that defined the relationship between them.