During seventeenth century, there was a great abruption in population and expansion of corrupted religions in England. In order to purify the corrupted Church of England, the Puritans were seeking after a new opportunity for religious freedom. They believed that New England was God¯s answer for them to serve the Lord, free from corruption. Their Puritan beliefs were the main motivation for the emigrants to abandon their homeland. Convincing themselves to be separated from their relatives and taking a life-risking journey could not have been ordinary. Anderson also narrates °I argue that religious factors predominated in making the difficult dec

Such attitude among the settlers, accomplished a stable society in seventeenth century. Anderson emphasizes on the fact that the first generation was solely responsible for establishing the New England society. They expanded their family and developed their community in order to create a much more stable society. Such shows the success of New England as a land of opportunity.

ision to leave England.± (Pg 8, Anderson) Many began their journey to New England in attempt to create a society that would serve as an example for other cities to follow.

In achieving freedom, many believed that God played a vital role in their daily lives. °The Lord could punish them as swiftly as He did Winthrop¯s most profane fellow. Thus when storms or other threats to the passengers¯ well-being occurred, the emigrants concluded that they had done something wrong and that the Lord was showing His displeasure.± (Pg 83, Anderson) Whether

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