The colonization of the new world was made possible by the brave leaders who came here. They became governors, buisness men, preachers, and much more. The colonies were started by these leaders, one of which wa John Winthrop. He was hugely influential in both government and puritanism. Without John Winthrop, American would be a much different place. John Winthrop was born and raised in England. He was born in 1587. As he grew up, religious persecution became a prominent issue in Europe. Winthrop wa a puritan, and wished to freely practice his faith. When the oppurtunity presented itself, Winthrop sailed to the Americas to establish a puritan society. He began a new colony called Massachusetts Bay, which was strictly puritan.
