jul 1, 1630 - MA colony founded

Description:

More families brought over
Trading based economy

Utopia (Puritans)
Citi on a Hill - utopian society without any religious inclusion
Good work ethic

Developed Mayflower Compact
Most radical government in known world
stockholders could vote
90% suffrage - first of its kind in New World

Key Beliefs:
Predestination and gospel
importance of church and sermons
Puritan mothers were destined to give up property after marriage

Problems after 1660:
1. Halfway covenant - changed test to make participation in church easier
2. "Time dampened religious zeal"
3. Separation of Church and State
4. Anne Hutchins - "you don't have to practice bible stuff, you just have to exist to experience God's mercy and salvation"
5. Merchants becoming very wealthy: Serpent of Prosperity; profit = temptation
6. Natives vs Puritans: Indian wars put colonies on the radar of the British, now being watched

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