Puritans

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What was the name of the first University founded by the Puritans?

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Harvard, named after John Harvard.

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What are the basic characteristics of the Puritans?

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Believed humans were chosen by God, wanted to live free of sin, and had strict laws with severe punishments.

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What is the difference between Pilgrims and Puritans?

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Puritans were Non-Separatists, while Pilgrims were Separatists.

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What brought the Puritan Migration to an end?

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The establishment of the Long Parliament and the outbreak of the English Civil War.

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What are the five values of Puritanism?

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Perseverance, Total Depravity, Limited Atonement, and Predestination.

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Define Predestination in Puritan belief.

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The doctrine that God has eternally chosen those whom he intends to save.

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What role did John Calvin play in Puritan beliefs?

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His teachings influenced Puritan beliefs, particularly the concepts of predestination and the importance of living a moral life.

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What was the Puritan view on sin?

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Puritans believed that all humans were born in sin and must strive to live a sin-free life.

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How did Puritans view the relationship between church and state?

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Puritans believed in a close relationship between church and state, with laws reflecting their religious beliefs.

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What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

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It was an agreement for self-governance made by the Pilgrims, establishing a framework for their community.