PROMPT-

Discuss the religious dimensions of colonial government. Compare and contrast the Puritan and Quaker visions for creating a new society in North America. You will compare the two sources based on three topics:

How did each author write about Europe (The Old World)?

What kind of government did each group hope to create?

What was the interaction between religion and the state in the colonies?

Finally I want you to discuss which source you believe had a more practical vision for an effective government.

Sources:

General Observations and Model of Christian Charity by John Winthrop

The Frame of Government and Laws Agreed upon in England by William Penn

Times New Roman

12 pt. font

Double-spaced

One-inch margins

Length: 600-800 words (approximately 3 pages) of your own words (excluding title page, quotes, citations, or Works Cited Page)