ECON 113 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Metacomet, Pequot People
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Early 17th century: english founded a second colony north of chesapeake, new england. More timber = lower ship-building costs than in europe accused angry & abrasive women of witchcraft/worshipping satan aggressive persecution of dissenters, e. g. witches . 1620: puritan separatists crossed the atlantic in the mayflower to found plymouth in. 1630s: the great migration of orthodox puritans under the leadership of john winthrop began a settlement called boston advocated for the creation of a city upon a hill ideal & uniform society no religious tolerance or pluralism. New england native americans spoke algonkian, w/ many linguistic and ethnic groups culture cherished generosity & leisure; contrast w/ harsh demands on puritans. 1636: new english attempt to impose heavy tribute on pequot native americans, when rebuffed, they indiscriminately slaughtered 600 women, children & senior citizens praying towns: puritan missions that aims to change the beliefs, behavior, and appearance of.
