Konspekt USA history
America's first permanent puritan settlement
Along with Jamestown, the most successful colony
Originally 105 colonists
First home in an empty Indian village
Concluded a peace treaty with neighbouring tribes
Aided by natives +++ (how to grow corn etc)
went there to find relogious freedom
· Puritan ethics and ideology
God has a preordained plan for everybody
Following the Bible
Hard work, spiritual health, living simply, being thrifty, and self-discipline will Leave to salvation
Merriness was prohibited
The chief duty of a man is to glorify God
· Thanksgiving
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Annual tradition in the U.S
Fourth Thursday in Nov.
Thanking God
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated to thank God for helping the Pilgrims
The first feast lasted 3 days
Turkey and corn
· Religious issues (freedom)
People came to search for religious freedom, or not?
Many different religions
Puritans imposed their own beliefs
Not lettin religion interfere politics
No joy allowed
· Quakers
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