Puritans immigrated to America in the 1600s to escape religious persecution in England. They settled in Massachusetts with the goal of creating a theocratic society where they could freely worship God. Puritanism emphasized hard work, discipline, and aiming for moral perfection to please God. They established Harvard University and schools to educate followers. Though Puritanism declined by 1750, it greatly influenced American culture by stressing the importance of education, hard work, and the idea that God rewards righteousness.

1. PURITANISM
1600 - 1750

2. IMMIGRATION

3. IMMIGRATION
Puritans were being persecuted in England for their
non-conformist beliefs

4. IMMIGRATION
Puritans were being persecuted in England for their
non-conformist beliefs
Puritans first immigrated to Holland and then to
America in 1620

5. IMMIGRATION
Puritans were being persecuted in England for their
non-conformist beliefs
Puritans first immigrated to Holland and then to
America in 1620
A major Puritan immigration from Europe to America
came in 1630

6. CORE BELIEFS

7. CORE BELIEFS
Humans exist to glorify God

8. CORE BELIEFS
Humans exist to glorify God
God is in total control. He is sovereign.

9. CORE BELIEFS
Humans exist to glorify God
God is in total control. He is sovereign.
Humans are nothing without God. They are
depraved.

10. CORE BELIEFS
Humans exist to glorify God
God is in total control. He is sovereign.
Humans are nothing without God. They are
depraved.
Wanted to experience God personally. (no priests)
Prayed to God directly.

11. CORE BELIEFS
Humans exist to glorify God
God is in total control. He is sovereign.
Humans are nothing without God. They are
depraved.
Wanted to experience God personally. (no priests)
Prayed to God directly.
Salvation is chosen by God. Do and be good so God
will choose you.

12. CHARACTERISTICS

13. CHARACTERISTICS
Puritanical ethic - hard work and discipline

14. CHARACTERISTICS
Puritanical ethic - hard work and discipline
Theocratic state - complete unity of church and state

15. CHARACTERISTICS
Puritanical ethic - hard work and discipline
Theocratic state - complete unity of church and state
Believed their souls were the battleground of God and
Satan

16. CHARACTERISTICS
Puritanical ethic - hard work and discipline
Theocratic state - complete unity of church and state
Believed their souls were the battleground of God and
Satan
Aimed for moral perfection

17. CHARACTERISTICS
Puritanical ethic - hard work and discipline
Theocratic state - complete unity of church and state
Believed their souls were the battleground of God and
Satan
Aimed for moral perfection
All activities should glorify God

18. SETTLERS

19. SETTLERS
Believed they were God’s instruments in the new land

20. SETTLERS
Believed they were God’s instruments in the new land
Believed the new world was owned and run by Satan

21. SETTLERS
Believed they were God’s instruments in the new land
Believed the new world was owned and run by Satan
Wanted to create a place of freedom to worship

22. SETTLERS
Believed they were God’s instruments in the new land
Believed the new world was owned and run by Satan
Wanted to create a place of freedom to worship
Wanted to convert the Native Americans

23. EDUCATION

24. EDUCATION
Believed in educating both males and females

25. EDUCATION
Believed in educating both males and females
1636, founded Harvard University

26. EDUCATION
Believed in educating both males and females
1636, founded Harvard University
1647, developed free school in Massachusetts

27. EDUCATION
Believed in educating both males and females
1636, founded Harvard University
1647, developed free school in Massachusetts
Wrote journals and poetry

28. EDUCATION
Believed in educating both males and females
1636, founded Harvard University
1647, developed free school in Massachusetts
Wrote journals and poetry
emphasis on conversion

29. EDUCATION
Believed in educating both males and females
1636, founded Harvard University
1647, developed free school in Massachusetts
Wrote journals and poetry
emphasis on conversion
‘moved the heart to righteousness’

30. EDUCATION
Believed in educating both males and females
1636, founded Harvard University
1647, developed free school in Massachusetts
Wrote journals and poetry
emphasis on conversion
‘moved the heart to righteousness’
reflected knowledge of the Bible

31. THE GREAT
AWAKENING

32. THE GREAT
AWAKENING
Puritanism had begun to die out

33. THE GREAT
AWAKENING
Puritanism had begun to die out
Revival of Puritanism from 1734 - 1750

34. THE GREAT
AWAKENING
Puritanism had begun to die out
Revival of Puritanism from 1734 - 1750
Puritanism came to an end in 1750

35. INFLUENCES OF
PURITANISM

36. INFLUENCES OF
PURITANISM
Puritanism influenced American culture

37. INFLUENCES OF
PURITANISM
Puritanism influenced American culture
Importance of Education

38. INFLUENCES OF
PURITANISM
Puritanism influenced American culture
Importance of Education
Religious motivation tested in practical situations

39. INFLUENCES OF
PURITANISM
Puritanism influenced American culture
Importance of Education
Religious motivation tested in practical situations
Hard work and discipline

40. INFLUENCES OF
PURITANISM
Puritanism influenced American culture
Importance of Education
Religious motivation tested in practical situations
Hard work and discipline
God rewards good people and hard work

41. INFLUENCES OF
PURITANISM
Puritanism influenced American culture
Importance of Education
Religious motivation tested in practical situations
Hard work and discipline
God rewards good people and hard work
Leadership