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Robert Cromwell, father of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of the father of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician

The Pilgrim fathers after arriving in America, 1620 (c1900). Pilgrim Fathers advancing into the American interior after crossing from Europe in the Mayflower. Colour-printed lithograph c1900

A Puritan Family, 1563
A Puritan Family - father teaching his family to sing Psalms rather than vayne and tryflying ballades, 1563. From the position of his hands it seems he is using a mnemonic device such as

The Pilgrim Fathers leaving Delft Haven on their voyage to America, July 1620 (1878). The Pilgrim Fathers, members of the English Separatist Church sect of Puritans fled religious persecution in

George Abbott (1562-1633), English cleric and Archbishop of Canterbury, 17th century. Artist: Simon Pass
George Abbott (1562-1633), English cleric and Archbishop of Canterbury, 17th century. Abbott, seen holding what appears to be a prayerbook, was a supporter of the Puritans

Early map of Massachusetts Bay, USA. Massachusetts was first settled by the Pilgrim Fathers, the Puritans who escaped religious persecution in England and sailed to America from Plymouth, England

TheTrial of a Witch, America, (17th century), 1882
TheTrial of a Witch, America, (17th century). Illustration from Mary E. Wilkins Giles Corey, Yeoman. Wood engraving 1892

PURITAN PUNISHMENT. The Quaker Anne Burden being banished from Boston, mid 17th century. Engraving, American, 19th century

SALEM WITCH TRIALS, 1692. The trial of a witch at the First Church of Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692. Etching, American, late 19th century

WITCH TRIAL. Trial at Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692. Lithograph by George H. Walker, 1892

SABBATH BREAKERS, 1671. Puritan boys playing football on a Sunday are drowned in an instance of divine retribution. Engraving from Divine Examples of Gods Severe Judgements upon Sabbath-Breakers, 1671

PILGRIM, 17th CENTURY. Drawing of a pilgrim

Settlement at Boston, 1630s
Windmill overlooking the first houses at Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1630s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Plymouth colonists going to church
Pilgrims going to worship at the first church in New England. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mayflower arrives at Plymouth, 1620
The " Mayflower" anchored in Plymouth Bay, 1620. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

First colonists of Boston, Massachusetts, 1630s
Puritan settlers arriving in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1630s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Puritans church in Boston, 1630s
First meeting-house in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1630s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial dispute in Rhode Island, 1600s
Colonists conflict over cattle at Acquidneck (now Newport), Rhode Island, 1641. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Praying over a suspected witch in Salem, 1690s
Reverend Cotton Mather attempting to save a soul from witchcraft by prayer, Salem, Massachusetts, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Darley illustration

Pilgrims at Sunday worship, Plymouth Colony
Church service at Plymouth, Massachusetts, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustratioin

Rhode Island natives befriending Roger Williams, 1635
Roger Williams welcomed by Rhode Island Native Americans, 1635. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Boston colonists greeted by Native Americans, 1635
Native Americans welcome Puritans with a gift of fish on the Charles River, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1635. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

New England colonial militia, 1600s
Armed colonists returning home after a false alarm, Massachusetts, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roger Williams making a home in Rhode Island, 1636
Roger Williams building his first dwelling in Rhode Island, 1636. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Founding of Providence, Rhode Island, 1636
Landing of Roger Williams at Providence, Rhode Island, 1636. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roger Williams escaping to Rhode Island, 1635
Roger Williamss exile from Massachusetts Colony to Rhode Island, 1635. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Church of Roger Williams in Salem, Massachusetts, 1630s
Roger Williamss church in Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Thanksgiving-Day feast among the Puritans of New England. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Scarlet Letter protagonist Hester Prynne
Hester Prynne and her daughter Pearl, from Hawthornes " The Scarlet Letter". Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Young Puritan woman reading while spinning at her wheel. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Arrival of the Pilgrims in Plymouth, 1620
Plymouth colonists landing on the coast of Cape Cod, 1620. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Massachusetts Puritans removing the cross from the English flag
John Endicott cutting the cross out of the kings banner in Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hostilities between Pilgrims and Native Americans, 1621
First encounter between Plymouth colonists and Native Americans. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Native Americans battling Plymouth colonists, 1620s
Miles Standish fighting Native Americans, Plymouth Colony, 1620s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Revelry at Merrymount in colonial Massachusetts, 1600s
Antinomians immoral behavior in Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Tituba spreading accusations about witches in Salem
Salem colonist warned of witchcraft by Tituba, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-centry illustration

Suspected witch arrested by Massachusetts colonists, 1600s
New England Puritans arresting an old woman accused of witchcraft, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

Giles Corey accused of witchcraft in Salem
Giles Corey accused by a witness at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Salem witchcraft trial, 1692
Witness testifying at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial courtroom in Puritan Massachusetts, 1600s
Guilty verdict pronounced at a colonial Massachusetts trial, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Wampanoags and Plymouth colonists pledge peace, 1621
Chief Massassoit negotiating a peace agreement with the Pilgrims of Plymouth, 1621. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pilgrim settlement at Plymouth, Massachusetts
Pilgrim overlooking a spring planting scene in Plymouth Colony, 1620s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mayflower Compact signed by the Plymouth colonists, 1620
Pilgrims agreeing to govern themselves according to the Mayflower Compact, 1620. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Plymouth colonists landing, 1620
Pilgrims coming ashore at Plymouth, Massachusetts, December 22, 1620. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Plymouth colonists building homes
Pilgrims building their houses at Plymouth, Massachusetts, 1620s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Darley illustration

Massasoit visiting Plymouth colonists
Wampanoag leader Massasoit visiting colonists at Plymouth, 1620s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roger Williams brings the colony charter to Rhode Island, 1644
Return of Roger Williams from England with the Rhode Island charter, 1644. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Rhode Island charter arriving from England, 1644
Rhode Island colonists welcome Roger Williams with the charter from England, 1644. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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The Puritans, a group of English Protestants who sought to purify the Church of England from within, played a significant role in shaping early American history. Their journey began aboard the Mayflower at sea in 1620, as Pilgrims seeking religious freedom crossed treacherous waters to reach the shores of what would become Plymouth. Fast forward to 1637, and we find ourselves witnessing the trial of Anne Hutchinson at Boston. This courageous woman challenged traditional gender roles and religious authority, ultimately paying a heavy price for her beliefs. The wood engraving capturing this moment serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by those who dared to question societal norms. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, Oliver Cromwell led his forces into battle at Edgehill during the English Civil War. His victory marked a turning point for Puritan influence in England and set the stage for future political developments. Back in America, Salem became synonymous with hysteria and injustice during the infamous witch trials of 1692. Court records reveal chilling testimonies that tore communities apart as innocent lives were lost amidst accusations fueled by fear and superstition. Yet not all Puritan stories end tragically; some found solace in new settlements like Hartford, Connecticut. These first settlers forged their own path away from persecution and established communities where they could practice their faith freely. However, not everyone was fortunate enough to escape punishment. Families banished from Puritan Massachusetts faced hardship as they tried to rebuild their lives elsewhere – reminders that dissent often came with severe consequences. Throughout these tumultuous times, influential figures such as Cotton Mather emerged with works like his Witchcraft book published in 1689 – texts that both perpetuated fears surrounding witchcraft while also documenting an era steeped in paranoia.