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What were the lives of Puritans like in 1692? Are any parts of Puritan lifestyle still seen today in our societies?
The Puritans lived very strict lives; they focused primarily on religion. They had two distinct morals: hard work and self-reliance. The Puritans believed in working hard for the things you wanted. They also lived a life of relying on oneself; if they wanted something done, they didn't wait for someone else to do it but took care of it on their own. Some of the main jobs in Puritan society were farmers, blacksmiths, carpenters, store/business owners, and innkeepers. There was not much time for fun in their communities; they looked at it as a distraction from God. Even the act of showing emotion was frowned upon! Children were expected to live the same strict lives as adults. Bad behavior resulted in severe punishment. They did chores, attended church services, and learned to read by studying the Bible. Toys and games were scarce, and children rarely got to play. Society saw those things as sinful distractions. Girls helped their mothers cook, clean, wash, and sew at home while boys explored the outdoors and went hunting and fishing. Boys sometimes worked as apprentices for carpenters or craftsmen as well. Overall, the Puritans were very serious, self-relying people with a hard work ethic, and although the Salem Witch Trials was a tragic part of their history, some of the morals that they had were very smart and are still used today in American society.
The Puritans lived very strict lives; they focused primarily on religion. They had two distinct morals: hard work and self-reliance. The Puritans believed in working hard for the things you wanted. They also lived a life of relying on oneself; if they wanted something done, they didn't wait for someone else to do it but took care of it on their own. Some of the main jobs in Puritan society were farmers, blacksmiths, carpenters, store/business owners, and innkeepers. There was not much time for fun in their communities; they looked at it as a distraction from God. Even the act of showing emotion was frowned upon! Children were expected to live the same strict lives as adults. Bad behavior resulted in severe punishment. They did chores, attended church services, and learned to read by studying the Bible. Toys and games were scarce, and children rarely got to play. Society saw those things as sinful distractions. Girls helped their mothers cook, clean, wash, and sew at home while boys explored the outdoors and went hunting and fishing. Boys sometimes worked as apprentices for carpenters or craftsmen as well. Overall, the Puritans were very serious, self-relying people with a hard work ethic, and although the Salem Witch Trials was a tragic part of their history, some of the morals that they had were very smart and are still used today in American society.