The religious history of the United States before the colonial period was dominated by Native American religions. These religions exhibit much diversity and are often characterized by animism or panentheism. While there are many different Native American religious practices‚ most address the following areas of supernatural concern: an omnipresent‚ invisible universal force‚ pertaining to the "three ’life crises’ of birth‚ puberty‚ and death"‚ spirits‚ visions‚ the shaman and communal ceremony.[1]
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religious groups some big ones being the Pilgrims‚ Separatists‚ Anglicans‚ Catholics‚ Puritans and the Quakers. These religious groups set up the 13 colonies for the beginning of their religious beliefs. Anne Hutchinson followed the Puritans for many years.
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Fenderson‚ Febee AP US History Period 4 Unit 1 Terms 1. Anne Bradstreet—Puritan poet in colonial New England whose writings served as early public struggles against female treatment in that time period 2. Anne Hutchinson—Arguably the first American feminist who‚ despite living in an early Puritan colony‚ publicly called for gender equality 3. Antinomianism—A belief that emerged after the Protestant Reformation that Christians are free from any laws by their faith in God 4. Chesapeake
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Readings: America’s History ch 1 pgs 7-38‚ Other Sources: “Columbus Letter” (online)‚ “Why History” by David McCullough Outline: A. Native American Experience 1. First Americans 2. Mayas and Aztecs 3. Indians of the North Hopewell‚ Pueblos‚ Mississippians‚ Eastern Woodland‚ matrilineal B. European Society 1. European Peasant Society Peasants 2. Hierarchy and Authority Dower‚ primogeniture 3. Power of Religion Pagans‚ heresies C. Europeans Create a Global World 1. Renaissance
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unfortunate consequences of Bacon’s Rebellion. (pg. 39-40) * Contrast the early years of Pennsylvania with the early years of Georgia. (Page: 52–54‚ 58–59) * Compare and contrast the religious‚ economic‚ and social cultures of the Puritans and Quakers. (Page: 40–49‚ 52–54) Day 3 Review (Wednesday) * Website review: major themes and learning objectives from Chapter 3 * http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072424362/student_view0/chapter3/ * includes review multiple
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NOTES I. Freehold Society in New England Farm Families: Women and the Rural Household Economy • Puritan commitment to independence did not include women • A wife’s duty was to “love and reverence” her husband • The courts prosecuted many women and few men for having sexual intercourse outside of marriage (fornication) • Daughters usually received livestock or household goods‚ while brothers were given land • Women assumed the role of dutiful helpmates to their husbands • Bearing and rearing
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wicked humans. Where: Calvin started his teachings in Geneva‚ Switzerland yet his ideals spread across Western Europe and ultimately into America. When: 1530’s and beyond Historical Importance: Much of Calvin’s ideals formed the foundations of Puritan society in the New England colonies of the early to mid 17th century (1600’s). Predestination: Who or What: Is the doctrine that all events have been willed by god‚ Calvin stated predestination to mean that god willed eternal damnation and salvation
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CHAPTER 3 COLONIES TAKE ROOT 1587-1752 Section 1: The First English Settlements I. England Seeks Colonies -Like most of Europe in the age of exploration‚ England was a monarchy. However‚ in England‚ the power of the king or queen was limited by law and by a lawmaking body called Parliament. -Ever since the 1200s‚ English law had limited the king’s power. The king could set new taxes only with Parliament’s consent. Still‚ the king’s powers were much greater than those of
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preventing diseases from entering their colony. Their land consisted of hills covered with rocky soil. Economy: Trade‚ fishing Labor: Religion: Puritan (no religious freedom or tolerance) Massachusetts Founding Date: 1620 Region: New England Colony Founders: Separatists-Puritans Reason for founding: Escape religious persecution‚ establish a Puritan society Characteristics/laws: Environment: Colder climate than the other two regions‚ which resulted in many deaths from harsh winters.
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92). Although Hutchinson is documented to have been banished as a religious dissenter‚ the real motive for her persecution was that she challenged the submissive role of women in Puritan society by standing up and expressing her own religious convictions. Anne Hutchinson seemed destined for banishment from the Puritan Church and the Massachusetts Bay Colony. She had a strong demeanor‚ no doubt from the 14 children she bore to her husband William‚ and possessed an avid interest in religion and
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