New England and the Chesapeake regions
Throughout history religion and geography have played a major role in the process in which regions have been formed. The New England and the Chesapeake regions were both settled by a large number of people of the English origin. By 1700 the regions had developed into two very different societies. These differences between the regions were brought about as a result of the different beliefs and lifestyles in which the people of the regions accepted. There were two major factors that really influenced the differences in these regions. These factors were the religious differences of the people and the geographical features that there region contained which in effect influenced the way in which the people lived. New England a strong and constant belief of religion by the Puritans. The Puritans followed the ideas of John Calvin who believed in a powerful God that predestined the lives of every person. For example, from birth the Puritans believed that God had already chosen if you would go to heaven or hell. The Puritans believed in the constant job of judging their own souls and their religiousness. Puritan families prayed together everyday under the leadership of the male head of the family. The Puritans also explored their religion
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Approximate Word count = 1196
Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)
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