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I. Religion in Europe
A. Most rulers supported a particular religion. Why?
B. Known as established church. C. Established Church of England is… D. The Church of England or the Anglican
Church (Protestants)! E. King = head of church!
II. Persecution
A. (def.) punishment of certain people because of their beliefs.
B. common in England & European countries!
C. result = people worship in secret! D. or, burned at the stake. E. imprisoned
III. Separatists
A. Protestants (form of Christianity) B. Wanted to be SEPARATE from church of
England. C. Did the English monarchy like the
Separatists? D. What do you think happened to the
Separatists?
IV. The Pilgrims
A. (def.) – anyone who makes a long journey for religious reasons.
B. 1612 Separatists move to Netherlands. C. Dutch allow free worship. D. Pilgrims miss English way of life! E. So what should they do? F. Search for a new place to call home.
V. The Journey….
A. September 1620 – 102 people leave Plymouth, England on the Mayflower
B. ½ Pilgrims….1/2 Strangers on board ship An 8 week journey awaits them.
VII. Mayflower Compact
A. Framework to govern their colony.
B. Signed November 11, 1620. (males)
C. Made laws for “The general good of the colony.”
VIII. Hardships
A. Plymouth was once a native village
B. Natives had been wiped out by disease.
C. Pilgrims arrive in November….think about it!
VIII. Hardships (cont.)
D. “Starving Time.”E. fewer than half survive first
winterF. Governor dies, replaced by
William Bradford (leads for next 36 years)