U.S. History Chapter 2 Section 3
Who are the Pilgrims?
Christians who left their houses and lands and crossed an ocean to worship God freely.
What is the difference between Puritans and Separatists?
Puritans remained in the Church of England (Anglican Church) and wanted to purify it of alleged Roman Catholic elements; Separatists wanted to be totally independent of the Church of England and all other churches so they could worship as they saw fit.
Which dissenter became so separated that he finally abandoned any institutional church?
Roger Williams
What name is given to the heresy, taught by Anne Hutchinson, that outward obedience to Scripture is unnecessary to show an inward relationship to God?
antinomianism
Since the Puritans had come to the New World to worship as they saw fit, why did they not allow Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson the same freedom of worship?
The Puritans wanted the freedom to worship according to the mandates of Scripture. They did not believe absolute religious freedom was biblical. They thought it was wrong for the state to grant permission for people to worship contrary to Scripture. Roger Williams advocated a religious pluralism the Puritans rejected. Anne Hutchinson insisted on teaching concepts that were contrary to Scripture.
Why did the English Separatists leave the Netherlands?
They feared that the Dutch language and customs would undo their efforts to preserve their language and culture among their children. In addition, the worldly atmosphere in Holland threatened the spiritual well-being of their children and their congregation.
Who were the Puritans?
a group of Anglicans who wanted to purify the state church from within by pushing for reforms that would rid England of Romanist influences and bring greater spiritual vitality to the nation.
What was the Mayflower Compact?
an agreement that bound the settlers into a "civill body politick"
Who were the Separatists?
believed that each local congregation should be independent of all other churches; refused to recognize the authority of the state church
What was the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
first written constitution in America; established a framework for representative self-government
What was the Great Migration?
fleet of seventeen ships with thousands of Puritans on board arrived at Massachusetts Bay; the Bay Colony expedition was large, well organized and well financed
Who was John Winthrop?
governor and driving force behind the Puritan colony
Who was Thomas Hooker?
he moved three congregations into the Connecticut River Valley setting up communities at Hartford, Wethersfield, and Windsor
Who was Anne Hutchinson?
leading dissident; followed Puritan pastor, John Cotton, to Massachusetts but soon began to teach that outward obedience to the Scriptures was unnecessary to demonstrate an inward relationship to God (antinomianism); she taught that God had given her a direct revelation that superseded the Bible
Who was William Bradford?
led a group of thirty-five Pilgrims from Holland in the Speedwell and joined the Mayflower setting out to America
What is a covenant?
legally binding relationship with God
Why was Harvard College established?
to train young men for the ministry
Who was Roger Williams?
trouble maker; declared it a "national sinne" for England to take Indian land without just compensation; denounced his fellow Puritans for not severing all ties with the Anglican Church; advocated complete separation of church and state