Puritans and Quakers

A religious group that wanted to purify the Church of England.
Sought to establish a society based on their religious principles.
dominated New England for almost 70 years
John Winthrop was a leading figure among the Puritans and served as the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, advocating for a "city upon a hill" to serve as a model of Christian virtue. Wrote “A Model of Christian Charity.”
“City upon a Hill” sermon uses the Old Testament to predict the coming of Christ
thought the bible was an ideal plan and prediction of future events
believed themselves to be on a sacred errand to prepare them for the” end of the world”
saw Native Americans as allies and also potential enemies. Saw them as uncivilized.
Mary Rowlandson: captive of the Lancaster attack by Algonquian Natives. Eventually reunited with her family.
rising tensions in the society, especially with the Salem Witch trials.

Also known as the Religious Society of Friends.
Emphasized inner religious experience and direct relationship with God.
Rejected elaborate religious ceremonies and hierarchies.
Philadelphia is the main Quaker center
Massachusetts colonies is where they arrived.
Clashed with the Puritans. Puritans tried to drive the Quakers out, but they were resilient.
William Penn led new group to Pennsylvania to avoid that conflict.This settlement fostered a spirit of religious tolerance and allowed the Quakers to practice their beliefs freely, establishing a community centered around principles of equality and peace.
More inclusive and gentle people.
Penn wanted peace with the natives and respected them.
Quaker ideals reflected by Ben Franklin and some Waldo guy. (US Constitution, Bill of Rights).