Question 2: Puritans originally came to America from England to get away from English rule, and establish their own religion. Back in England, the English Reformation led many English people astray from the rules, searching for a new place to call home and practice religious freedom. The puritans that came to America hoped to be an example for others, and because of this coined the term “ a city upon a hill” (Gastil, lecture). A city meaning a group of people, and upon a hill meaning they were sharing a common ground. This concept served to help those not associated with the Puritan faith to better understand the religion.
Puritan colonies at plymouth had a close relationship with the Native American Wampanoag Indian Tribe. The Indians actually
Puritan colonies at plymouth had a close relationship with the Native American Wampanoag Indian Tribe. The Indians actually