The Scarlet Letter Pre-Reading Review

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What type of government did the Puritans establish in Massachusetts?

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A theocracy, where religious authorities also held political power.

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How did Puritans view the role of children in society?

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Children should be seen and not heard.

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What does the term 'disdain' mean?

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A feeling of contempt or scorn.

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What is the meaning of 'predestination' in Puritan belief?

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God had already chosen who would be saved from the beginning of time.

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How did Nathaniel Hawthorne feel about his ancestors’ involvement in the Salem witch trials?

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He took shame upon himself for their actions and prayed for the curse to be removed.

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What is a theocracy?

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A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.

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What was the Puritan belief about salvation?

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Salvation was predetermined by God, not based on individual actions.

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What does it mean to 'see and not be heard' in the context of Puritan beliefs about children?

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Children were expected to be obedient and not express their opinions openly.

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What is the significance of the Salem witch trials in American history?

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They represent a period of mass hysteria and the dangers of extremism in belief.

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What role did religion play in Puritan society?

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Religion was central to daily life and governance, influencing laws and social norms.