ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -They made a virtue of qualities that made for economic success-self-reliance, frugality, self-discipline, industry-and through them influenced modern social and economic life.

Detailed explanation-2: -Finally, many Americans have adopted the Puritan ethics of honesty, responsibility, hard work, and self-control. Puritans played an important role in American history, but they no longer influenced American society after the seventeenth century.

Detailed explanation-3: -This is most easily seen in his list of thirteen virtues which include temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity, justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity, and humility.

Detailed explanation-4: -Seven months after they outlawed gaming, the Massachusetts Puritans decided to punish adultery with death (though the death penalty was rare). They banned fancy clothing, living with Indians and smoking in public. Missing Sunday services would land you in the stocks. Celebrating Christmas would cost you five shillings.