Puritans: A religious group that sought to purify the Church of England and established colonies in New England during the 17th century.
English Civil War: A series of conflicts fought between the supporters of King Charles I and those who wanted more parliamentary power, occurring primarily in England during the mid-17th century.
Scientific Revolution: A period of major scientific advancements and discoveries, such as those made by scientists like Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei, during the 17th century.