SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE PURITANS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Men
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Women
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Gender Roles The men and boys took charge of farming, fixing things around the house, and caring for livestock. The women made soap, cooked, gardened, and took care of the house. Puritan society and politics were dominated by men. Puritan men believed they were the stronger gender.
Detailed explanation-2: -Only Puritan men who were church members and owned land were able to vote for governor and for representatives to the General Court. Women were not allowed to participate in government. The General Court made strict laws for the colony. John Winthrop is a significant figure in the history of Massachusetts.
Detailed explanation-3: -In their minds, God was authoritative and demanded submission to his laws. Therefore, they viewed man as inherently evil, and they viewed God as the restraining force that kept them in check (Winthrop 1). This interaction between God and the Puritans influenced the way that they governed the colony.
Detailed explanation-4: -1) Thou shalt not miss church and community meetings. 2) Thou shalt work hard and support my fellow Puritans. 3) Thou shalt worship a strict and Christian God. 4) Thou shalt put the Lord first in my life and obey his words.