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Wisely, you choose to learn about the Puritans
Wisely, you choose to learn about the Puritans
It's looking like there is no way that you can stop the time-traveling car so you decide that it might be good to learn more about the Puritans.
You turn to the screen in front of you and read the following:
A HISTORY OF WITCH EXECUTIONS IN EUROPE
A HISTORY OF WITCH EXECUTIONS IN EUROPE
Many churches in Europe during the Middle Ages taught that the Devil could give power to people called witches in exchange for their loyalty - this was taught up until the 1600s and it influenced what the Puritans believed.
From the 1300s - 1600s thousands of accused witches were killed in Europe - most of them were women
Puritans in 1692:
Puritans in 1692:
The Puritans believed strongly in an invisible world and the Devil
The Puritans thought that a witch was someone who agreed to help the Devil. In return for their help, the Devil would give witches material possessions and powerÂ
Puritans lived in small towns. People knew a lot of things about their neighbors.
The Church and Government were the same - Church leaders were Government leaders
Church attendance was required by law
Puritan clothing was plain and dark
The Puritans believed that when people suffered it must be that they had done something wrong and God was punishing them. They generally wouldn't help those who were suffering
70 miles away, other British colonists have been killed in fighting with Native Americans
The car's computer speaks to you again:
"There are Puritan clothes for you to change into in the cargo box behind you. You will want to change into them before we arrive in 1692 - you don't want to stand out. Also, it would be wise to not let them know that you are from the future. Whatever you do, don't show them your cell phone!"
You notice that new information has appeared on the screen:
Puritan children and teenagers:
Puritan children and teenagers:
Puritan children were held to the same strict conduct as Puritan adults
Showing emotion was discouraged
Toys and games were considered sinful
Boys could be apprentices, hunt, fish, and explore the outdoors
Girls stayed indoors and cleaned, washed and sewed
You hear the car's voice again:
"There is more that you should know. Three years ago, the King and Queen of England started a war with the French settlers near the Puritans' settlement in North America. This war sent many refugees from British settlements to the north to Salem. These refugees put a strain on Salem's resources and have added additional stress to the community."
The car's computer screen shows you a map of Salem.
The car speaks again:
"We will be arriving in the year 1692 momentarily. When we arrive, follow the pathway into town. Do not go into the woods. You may observe the Puritans, but try to not speak with them as you may struggle to appear as though you are from the year 1692."
You quickly change into your Puritan clothes and wait for the car to arrive in 1692.
The spinning tunnel of light begins to slow as the date slowly counts down: 1699, 1698, 1697, 1696, 1695, 1694, 1693, 1692.
Once the date stops moving, the computer voice announces: "We have arrived in 1692."
Look in the glove compartment and you will find a watch. The alarm on the watch will let you know when I have returned to 1692 to bring you back to Vista. Now, get out and head into town - the opposite way of the forest"
You cautiously open the door and step out of the car.
As you look around, you notice that there is no one in sight. You are completely alone. You see a trail near you. In one direction it looks like the trail is heading toward more open areas and what looks like a town in the distance, in the other, the trail disappears into the forest.
Which way will you go?
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