During the 1600s-1700s, Puritans faced a time of persecution, accusation and ultimately reformation in the Church of England. Puritanism was known during this era, playing a major role in creating a new nation free from monarch and church rules. Puritans wanted to flee from England to the New World for reasons such as religious beliefs, reformation, and pure society. Puritans practiced beliefs that did not follow those of traditional Catholic beliefs. For this, they were accused and persecuted. Secondly, they wanted to reform the church from Catholic practices. Also under the influence of Oliver Cromwell, Puritans were encouraged to live by the teachings of the Bible. Puritans lives by his strict rules in this era of time. Lastly, Puritans
