Puritan views refer to the religious beliefs and practices held by English Protestant settlers known as Puritans who arrived in North America during the 17th century. They emphasized strict morality, simplicity, and personal piety.
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The Great Awakening: The Great Awakening was a religious revival movement that swept through colonial America in the 1730s and 1740s, emphasizing personal conversion experiences and reviving interest in religious piety.
Salem Witch Trials: The Salem Witch Trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions in colonial Massachusetts in 1692. Puritan beliefs played a significant role, as the trials were fueled by fears of witchcraft and the desire to maintain moral purity.
Theocracy: A theocracy is a system of government where religious leaders hold power, and religious principles guide laws and governance. The Puritans aimed to create a theocratic society based on their interpretation of Christianity.