ANTHRO 41A Study Guide - Final Guide: Puritans, Protestant Work Ethic, Calvinism

• School: UC-Irvine
• Department: Anthropology
• Course: ANTHRO 41A
• Professor: Tom Douglas

Document Summary

Puritans were unhappy with the church of england. Even though it was protestant, it did not follow calvin"s teachings and it is controlled under the english monarchy. Some puritans, also known as pilgrims, left england to the dutch republic and settled in. North america in 1620 to establish their own colony. The puritans that remained in england were unhappy with king charles i. Went to war against anglicans who supported the king. Oliver cromwell leads the puritans to victory. Put king in trial for treason and executed him. Oliver rules as lord protectorate of england through use of martial law (military rule) Theatres, dancing, alcohol, and other worldly pleasures were forbidden during the. English monarchy is eventually restored in 1660 when charles ii takes over the throne after oliver cromwell. Strongly dislikes king james ii of england because he is catholic. Took over the throne after his brother, king charles ii.