The Puritans

Movements

By : Eccak Favila, Aren Haghoonbeance, Maria Cruz

Were They Came From

. The puritans were originally from england

. They were all against the beliefs of the church under King George the first

. Said that the church of England had man-made Doctrine (bible teachings)

. Formed colonies of only puritan peoplehttp://melindahunter.blogspot.com/2011/05/where-did-puritans-originate-from.html

Beliefs

. Believed that the bible was God’s word

. Bible provided a plan so that people may live there life correct before God

. Desired to purify the church and their own lives

.Claimed to believed in rejecting worldly activities (societies way of doing things)

http://www3.nd.edu/~rbarger/www7/puritans.html

Their Purpose

. The puritans came to America to search for religious freedom. . About 21,000 of them came to Massachusetts Bay Colony and later formed the Congregational Church. . The main purpose of the puritans moving to North America was to find religious freedom and purify the church.

http://www.ask.com/question/why-did-the-puritans-move-to-america

Handling Problems in the community

. Those who were seen as one not doing God’s work, were punish

. Action forbiden were adultry, miss church, speak against the church or dotrine

. Punishments were execution, wipping and some were sat in public square and were spate and laughed at

Life style

● For the Puritans church attendance was mandatory,there was a fine for missing church

● The Puritans believed they were doing God’s work,hence there was little room for compromise

● Public beating were common, Puritans felt no remorse about administering punishment.

● Contrary to myth, Puritans did have fun; there were celebrations and festivals.http://www.ushistory.org/us/3d.asp

Their appeal● Puritan men usually wore white, black

or grey.● They wore collar armours, hats,

stockings and cuffs.● Women wore dresses with collars their

dresses were decorated with ruffles.● Their sleeves stopped right above the

elbowhttp://www.ask.com/question/what-did-the-puritans-wear

Jobs and Education

● The Puritans wanted their children to learn and read the bible.

● They believed each person should read the bible for themselves instead of depending on the clergy

● They have jobs such as candle making,silversmithing,sewing,baking,carpeting and much more.