Puritans

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How heavy is Puritans?1630
2. When was Puritans built?Harvard College (1636)
3. What is the theological framework?Rooted in Calvinism, emphasizing predestination and divine sovereignty
4. What is the period of major emigration?The Great Migration (c. 1630-1640)
5. What were the Puritans and why did they leave England?The Puritans were a group of people who wanted to follow strict religious rules and change the Church of England. They left England because they were being punished and couldn't change the church.
6. How did the Puritans build their new life in America?They sailed across the ocean to North America and founded colonies like Massachusetts Bay. They worked hard to grow food, learn new ways, and make rules that matched their faith.

Calvinism: A major branch of Protestantism emphasizing God's sovereignty and predestination.
Congregationalism: A system of church government in which each congregation is self-governing and independent.
Theocracy: A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.