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Essay heading: Puritan Culture
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"Puritan New England." In America: A Concise History. Vol. 1, 2nd ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2002.
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Since the pilgrims followed the writings and teachings of John Calvin they believed all men have predetermined destinies set for them at birth by God. In order to be "saved" in the afterlife they must live their lives according to God's will and in a sense, fulfill his plan for them. Another strong factor as to why their society must be so reformed is the fact that they were in a new world...
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