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Religion in the Colonies

Discover the religious landscape in the US colonies during the 17th century, from Pilgrims' struggles with Anglicans to Puritans' quest for a pure church. Learn about the Mayflower Compact, Squanto's role, Puritan beliefs, and Quaker philosophy.

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Religion in the Colonies

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  1. Religion in the Colonies US History II

  2. Frustration with Anglican Church • English Separatists thought church too Catholic • Traditions, church not seen as necessary to have communion with God • Persecution for beliefs

  3. Charter Granted • King allows charter for new colonies in New World • Religious Reasons • Pilgrims, Massachusetts, 1620

  4. The Mayflower Compact • First written constitution in America • Written onboard Mayflower in 1620 • Provided government based on Biblical principles

  5. Squanto/Massasoit • Natives who assisted Pilgrims • Moved into Pilgrim houses and befriended them • First Thanksgiving

  6. Mass Migration • Pilgrims’ success sparks Puritan invasion

  7. Who Were the Puritans? • Wanted a “pure” church free of worldly influence: separate from the world • Protestant Work Ethic • Unsure of eternal destination; important to always work hard • Fearful of the devil

  8. Puritans’ Talking Points • Money and church not needed for access to God • Bible as ultimate source for living • “Pure” church needed

  9. A New, “Pure” Church • Conversion important • Reject worldliness of society • Puritans limited to MA • Religious Tolerance: None

  10. Life in the Puritan Colony • Protestant work ethic • Shunning if one rebelled/challenged traditions • Constant fear of devil

  11. Puritans, cont. • Saw themselves as a “city on a hill” • Example for everyone else on how to live • Successful Puritan colony would guarantee prosperity, God-based society in future • Duty to spread

  12. Puritan Life • Separate from other cultures/religions • No religious tolerance; Puritan way or the highway

  13. Puritan Persecution • Persecuted non-believers • Their way of keeping the church, Massachusetts, and New World pure

  14. Quakers • Society of “Friends” • Believed that God loved all people no matter what • Called for peace, tolerance, abolition of slavery • Church not seen as necessary

  15. Quakers, cont. • Settled in Pennsylvania; named after William Penn’s father • Quickly made peace with natives and gave up land if necessary • Walking Treaty

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