All but which of the following were aspects of 17th century American Puritanism? (A) an emphasis on education(B) a thrifty, hard-working, and family-oriented population(C) the enactment of the Halfway Covenant in congregations(D) the persecution and/or banishment of those speaking publicly in ways displeasing to Puritan authorities(E) a strong presence throughout the colonies, from New England in the north to the Carolinas in the south________________________________________Answer: (E) a strong presence throughout the colonies, from New England in the north to the Carolinas in the south

"A Fair Puritan" by E. Percy Moran(Image Source: Library of Congress)

Explanation: Puritan settlers followed soon after the Pilgrim Separatists who established the Plymouth Colony. Seeking religious freedom, they sought to create a "City Upon a Hill" in a Puritan theocracy. Their geographic presence was limited to New England, but their impact on American values and attitudes was enormous.

Puritans sought to ban the celebration of Christmas, among other things they

found sinful

All but which of the following are true of the Puritans who settled in 17th century New England?

A) they believed in predestinationB) they felt forgiveness for sins came only through the priest and the confessional boothC) they rejected ornate cathedral-type architecture for their churchesD) they followed the theology of John CalvinE) they favored simple worship with no instrumental music

Answer: B) they felt forgiveness for sins came only through the priest and the confessional booth Explanation: Puritans came to New England in large numbers in the second third of the 17th century. They brought a simple style of worship and church architecture, and a belief in Calvinist theology including election and predestination. They rejected many aspects of Roman Catholicism, including obedience to the Pope, the Latin mass, and the confessional booth. The Reformation concept of the priesthood of all believers was an important contributing element to the development of American democratic thinking.

The response of the Puritan authorities to Anne Hutchinson and Roger Williams is explained by

(A) the desire to suppress challenges to the Puritan leadership

(B) political pressure by members of the House of Commons

(C) the support for individualistic thinking as an outgrowth of the Reformation concept of the priesthood of all believers

(D) the strong Puritan commitment to forgiveness and reconciliation

(E) the fear of the influence of witchcraft on settlers, particularly young girls

Explanation: Hutchinson and Williams were both banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for challenging the political and religious authorities. Hutchinson was tried and convicted of a number of charges, such as accusing Puritan ministers of not preaching a gospel of grace and of conducting religious discussions in her home with men present. Williams was convicted of heresy and sedition and promoting "diverse, new, and dangerous opinions." One of the grand ironies of the Puritans was their intolerance of dissenting views while at the same time seeking religious freedom.

Answer: (A) the desire to suppress challenges to the Puritan leadership

Charter vs. Royal Colony

Puritanism (Separatists) (Pilgrims)

Elect vs. Damned

internal light, salvation

Puritan Family

Husband’s Authority

Hierarchy Society

John Winthrop vs. Roger Williams

Common Good vs. Individuality

importance of “Good Works”

Hutchinson’s View of Salvation was God’s

direct gift

Covenant of Works vs. Covenant of Grace

Terms to know Sedition, Heresy,

Antinomianism and Politics?

John WinthropRoger Williams

Anne

Hutchinson

What events have happened before 1637 which could have had an influence on the trial?

What did Anne Hutchinson do that was considered a threat to the Puritan Community?

Why do you think Gov. Winthrop put Hutchinson on trial?

Based on the trial, what can be learned about Puritan culture?

How did her trial affect the region’s religious culture? Was there anything in this trial, either stated or

implied, that tells us about the politics of the relations between Mass. Bay and outsiders?