Religion influences on colonization

  • Mayflower Compact

    First official governing document of the Plymouth Colony. It was written by the Congregationalists who referred to themselves as "saints".
  • Pilgrims signed contract

    Pilgrims seeking a new life rode a boat named the Mayflower, while they were on it, they had to sign a contract.
  • Leadership

    The people didn't know whether the power of everyone should be given to someone who worked in the church or was concerned with wealth.
  • Bible laws

    The Bible was very important to the imigrants, they were required to read the Bible and have their children read it as well. They would get in trouble if their kids didn't read it correctly.
  • Religious Persecution

    Pilgrims came to the New World to escape religious persecution.
  • John Brown the Gospel Army

    John Brown the Gospel Army
    Bible in one hand and his musket in the other, John Brown is often known for starting the Civil War.
  • Mass in Town

    Mass in Town
    These are some civilians who are celebrating mass in town.