Religion in the New England Colonies (1630-)

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1. What religions influenced the people in the New England colonies (1630-)? Please describe.

Religious Influence in the New England Colonies

A much larger Puritan migration began in 1630. The Puritans objected to the corruption and extravagance of the Stuart kings, who considered alliances with Catholic monarchs and paid no attention to Puritan demands for religious reform. The Puritans came to believe that God would destroy England for these sins. They obtained a charter from the Massachusetts Bay Company and made plans to emigrate not to hide in the wilderness from God's wrath, but to preserve Protestant beliefs and to ...