Plymouth Massachusetts 1620

Intolerant

individuals who are not accepting of others who are different and/or go against the "norms" of their society.

Communal Spirit

Families, neighbors and friends work together for the good of everyone.

Blue Laws

Laws that have their roots in religion. Ex) can't purchase alcohol before noon on Sunday.

John Winthrop

Leader who delivered the City Upon A Hill speech and proclaimed that Plymouth should serve as a "model" community of good morals.

Dissident

One who goes against the accepted norms and politics of a society.

New England Town Meetings

Direct democracy in which townspeople voice opinions and vote on the decisions that guide the community.

Mayflower Compact

An agreement that bind the individuals of Plymouth to decisions based upon majority rule (democratic)

Athens, Greece

Ancient civilization that influenced direct democracy in the New England colonies. example: New England Town meetings

Diverse Economy

People of an area or region do various things to earn a living such as farm, fish, manufacture, trade, etc.

Massachusetts Bay Colony 1630

Present day Boston, this was the location in which many settled within 10 years after the arrival of the Pilgrims in Plymouth.

Religious Freedom

Reason for settlement of the Plymouth Colony

Pilgrims, Separatists, Puritans

The settlers of Plymouth who sought to escape religious persecution and find religious freedom.