The Puritans In the beginning of this country we know as the United States of America, there were Puritans, Congregationalists, Quakers, Shakers, and many other religions that had immigrated here. Many of these people emigrated in hopes for a free and more happy life, away from religious oppression and other hardships. As a group, the Puritans believed they were people chosen by God to serve as a model to others, and believed every nation existed …showed first 75 words of 1480 total…

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