• The Puritans wanted to reform the Church of England. (reform - to change)

Ex.) - simpler forms of worship

- do away with Catholic traditions, such as organ music and special clothes for priests.

• John Winthrop was the leader of the Puritans.

• In 1629, the Puritans were granted a charter to form the Massachusetts Bay Company.

• Relations With Native Americans:

- fighting increased as the Puritans settled on Native American land.

• Hard Work:

- the Puritans worked very hard at farming, fishing, and hunting in order to become successful.

• Values:

- religion and education were very important.

- dancing and games were disapproved of, and illegal on the Sabbath.

- the Puritans wanted Massachusetts to be a "City on the Hill".

• Witches were blamed as scapegoats for their problems.

Ex.) stress, smallpox, Native Americans, belief in the devil

scapegoat - one that receives the blame for others.