Admin What problems did the Puritans face in their new colony?
A shortage of food was a big problem. So was disease. A plague swept through the colony, killing many colonists. There was also the concern about dealing with unfriendly Native Americans.
What is the most important effect the Puritans had on us today?
The Puritan emphasis on education led to an American school system whereby everyone is taught reading, writing, and arithmetic. Finally, many Americans have adopted the Puritan ethics of honesty, responsibility, hard work, and self-control.
How were the Puritan settlers of New England different from the colonists in the Chesapeake?
The New England colonies were strictly Puritan whereas the Chesapeake colonies followed no universal religion; also, while the New England colonies relied on fishing, shipbuilding, and farming, the Chesapeake colonies relied on their strong tobacco based economy.
Why did the Puritans come to the New World?
Though Puritans did gain control of England for a short time (Oliver Cromwell) many fled England and came to the New World (America) to escape religious persecution. The Pilgrims were Puritan settlers and many of the early settlers in New England were Puritans.
What colonies did the Puritans settle in New England?
Overview After the arrival of the original Separatist “pilgrims” in 1620, a second, larger group of English Puritans emigrated to New England. The second wave of English Puritans established the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the New Haven Colony, and Rhode Island.
What were the long term effects of Puritanism on America?
The long term results of Puritanism are felt throughout our country because they were amongst our first settlers and spread their ideas and values throughout the land. The Puritan work ethic became a staple of American idealism. Likewise this nation remains a Protestant country with a legacy of conservatism.
When did the second wave of Puritans come to New England?
After the arrival of the original Separatist “pilgrims” in 1620, a second, larger group of English Puritans emigrated to New England. The second wave of English Puritans established the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the New Haven Colony, and Rhode Island.