Explore the critical differences between the Puritans and the Pilgrims, from their theological beliefs to their lasting impacts on early American history.
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The Puritans – Definition, England & Beliefs
Explore who the Puritans were, their foundational beliefs, their migration from England, and how they shaped American democracy, culture, and education.
5 Notable Women Hanged in the Salem Witch Trials
Discover the tragic stories of five notable women hanged in the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, and the systemic hysteria that reshaped American law forever.
Read the Document That Condemned a Woman to Death in the Salem Witch Trials
Discover the chilling history of Margaret Scott and the rare 1692 Mary Daniel deposition that condemned the elderly Rowley widow during the Salem Witch Trials.
Anne Hutchinson – Significance, Beliefs, Banishment
Discover the dramatic story of Anne Hutchinson. Explore her unorthodox beliefs, her trial, her banishment, and her lasting impact on American religious liberty.