Puritanism in America
Many groups contributed to the lifestyle of America today. Some groups influenced America more than others. The Puritans happened to be one of those groups. If not for the Puritans, America would not have many of the influential factors that we carry out today. In fact, I believe that the group shaped America the most.
Yes, it is true that women’s rights were different in the Puritan life compared to modern day America. The Puritan women were not allowed to participate in meetings or the decision making in churches. All women were subordinate to men. But, the women of America today remain mildly restricted to the offerings of men. For example, no woman is allowed to fight in the war. Some religions continue to believe women should serve men.
On the other hand, Puritans have influenced the modern day work ethic. Coming to America having no knowledge in farming, the Puritans had to face many challenging tasks. Hard work was put into colonizing. The group had to face rough soil and harsh weather. But as the years carried on, the Puritan work ethic widely developed. Their work ethic was later translated to “The Protestant work ethic.” The immigrants believed that hard work was a sign of grace and a person’s salvation in faith. Puritans …show more content…
In the beginning, the wealthy young children were sent to “Dame schools”. Dame schools are what we would consider as a pre-school. As the children got older, some were sent to public schools and some were sent to private schools. Reading and writing was strictly enforced in order for the children to understand the teachings of the Bible. Typically, there were three used books between the young girls and boys; a Bible, a primer, and a hornbook. Schools were taught by women of the clergy and revolved around religious teachings. Most children who attended schools were of the wealthy class. The children of the lower class were in an apprentice program for 3-10
Many groups contributed to the lifestyle of America today. Some groups influenced America more than others. The Puritans happened to be one of those groups. If not for the Puritans, America would not have many of the influential factors that we carry out today. In fact, I believe that the group shaped America the most.
Yes, it is true that women’s rights were different in the Puritan life compared to modern day America. The Puritan women were not allowed to participate in meetings or the decision making in churches. All women were subordinate to men. But, the women of America today remain mildly restricted to the offerings of men. For example, no woman is allowed to fight in the war. Some religions continue to believe women should serve men.
On the other hand, Puritans have influenced the modern day work ethic. Coming to America having no knowledge in farming, the Puritans had to face many challenging tasks. Hard work was put into colonizing. The group had to face rough soil and harsh weather. But as the years carried on, the Puritan work ethic widely developed. Their work ethic was later translated to “The Protestant work ethic.” The immigrants believed that hard work was a sign of grace and a person’s salvation in faith. Puritans …show more content…
In the beginning, the wealthy young children were sent to “Dame schools”. Dame schools are what we would consider as a pre-school. As the children got older, some were sent to public schools and some were sent to private schools. Reading and writing was strictly enforced in order for the children to understand the teachings of the Bible. Typically, there were three used books between the young girls and boys; a Bible, a primer, and a hornbook. Schools were taught by women of the clergy and revolved around religious teachings. Most children who attended schools were of the wealthy class. The children of the lower class were in an apprentice program for 3-10