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colonial settlements established for economic or financial purposes by various companies

land owners would pay the passage of those willing to come to the colonies in exchange for and agreed-upon term of service, after which the indentured servant was released

settlements based on moral or religious values

small congregation of separatists seeking to distance themselves, physically and spiritually, from the Church of England by emigrating to New England

British religious emigrants who wanted to reform the Church of England rather than sever all ties with it

From John Calvin's predestination theology, the doctrine that God has already chosen those who will be saved

John Calvin's theology, people should pursue a calling in some sort of worldly work where they are to rise early in the morning, work hard, save their money, and invest it wisely, prosperity indicates God's approval

puritan ideal that all must live a righteous life largely on their own, with each man being responsible for his own actions and those of his family, with an eye on his neighbor as well

biblical ideal, John Winthrop, society governed by civil liberty, where people only did that which was just and good, that would be an example to the world

where men are free to do what they please, without regard for the moral value of their actions

according to John Winthrop, "where men were free to do only that which is good, just, and honest"

Genosese mariner who discovered the Americas while searching for a new trade route to India

Virginia colonist who pioneered the cultivation of tobacco as a profitable agricultural enterprise, married Pocahontas in 1614

Writer and proponent of the separatist movement that demanded separation from the Church of England, writings inspired groups such as the pilgrims to emigrate to America for religious freedom

French theologian during the Protestant Reformation who greatly influenced puritan beliefs, taught the bible was the final authority for matters of faith and that salvation came through grace only (not works), taught the doctrine of predestination

electe governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony before their departure from England, re-elected many times, known for sermon "A Model of Christian Charity" - stated the puritan colony would be a "city upon a hill"