What major factors led to the alteration of the utopian visi
What major factors led to the alteration of the utopian vision held by early New England Puritans?
There are many factors which contributed to the demise of the Puritan’s idea of utopia. Some of the most influential aspects include their new concept of individualism, and revolutionists such as Hutchinson and Williams.
The vision of individualism was the solid driving force behind the utopian failure. With each generation of Puritans, the level of religious commitment became less and less. Religion developed into more of an obligation rather than a spiritual experience. The best illustration of this is found in the quote “My father came for rel