Beginning in the seventeenth century, there were many attempts to create unified and stable societies. One of these attempts was made by the Puritans, who had a strong desire to create a model society based on their ... up their own rules. That is why, perhaps, Puritanism is sometimes referred to asand intellectualized form of Christianity.? Puritan's became the mold of religious liberty. What they established in the seventeenth century helped form American democracy today. Although, in retrospect, it's not equal ti what we consider democracy today, Puritan's helped shape the mold for curren...

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... outstanding moral character were to be elected to interpret divine will. Women were generally denied education and thus were not eligible for clergy or a hand in the government. Women in seventeenth century Plymouth had fewer rights and lesser powers than men. They could not vote or hold positions of authority. The General Court and many other established forms of government were led ... ...

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The seventeenth century was a time of change for those who grew disconnected in the Church of England and everything related to catholism. The Puritans believed that the Church of England had become a product ... ...

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... outstanding moral character were to be elected to interpret divine will. Women were generally denied education and thus were not eligible for clergy or a hand in the government. Women in seventeenth century Plymouth had fewer rights and lesser powers than men. They could not vote or hold positions of authority. The General Court and many other established forms of government were led ... ...

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... to amount at times to mass hysteria. THE REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD, which existed from 1750-1800, was the Age of reason that began with the rationalist philosophers and scientists of the seventeenth century. The emergence of modern science and the scientific method had much to do with this new emphasis on reason. Discoveries made by physical scientists and mathematicians were changing the ways ... ...

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