How Did The English Reformation Affect The Colonies

This paper will explore the history of the colonial settlements of the Quakers, who are also known as the Society of Friends, who settled in New Jersey and Pennsylvania in colonial times. The history surrounding the establishment and growth of the Quaker colonies of West Jersey and Pennsylvania will be discussed. William Penn’s efforts in establishing the colonies of West Jersey and Pennsylvania were paramount to Quakers immigrating to America. John Fenwick also played a major role in founding the colony of West Jersey, which is now known as New Jersey and the later immigration of Quakers to Pennsylvania. The abolitionist efforts of the Quakers in their fight against slavery, their equal treatment of slaves and the assistance that they provided to slaves will also be discussed. Quakers provided shelter, financial support and harbored many slaves so that they could avoid capture by their owners. Quakers were a large part of the abolitionist movement in the colonies while slavery was legal. Many Quakers played a role in the Underground Railroad, which assisted slaves in obtaining their freedom and avoiding capture. The terms “Quaker” and Society of Friends are interchangeable and will be used throughout this paper accordingly.

Today’s world portrays countries that each have distinct characteristics religiously as well as economically. In the British colonies before 1700, the colonies could be dispersed into two distinct regions, the Chesapeake colonies, and New England colonies. Both areas varied in religion and economy, and thrived in different ways. For the New England colonies, the offering of religious freedom and an end to persecution in England caused many Puritans to sail to New England. However, the main motivation for people going to the Chesapeake colonies was to get rich fast, as well as other economic goals. All in all, the distinct traits of different regions of the continental British colonies caused the creation of two very distinct territories.

It is possible to perceive that England was torn apart by religious revolution as a consequence of the public risings in the response to the changes. After their introduction, the country suffered

The New England believed on English people were aloud. They were all Puritans. In New England there was no such thing as religious freedom, whoever moved to New England had to be an English Puritan and nobody else. The New England was a dominated region. People such as John Winthrop were a big impact on New England since they were the people who decided to leave New England so they could choose their religion and live by it. Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson from Rhode Island believed that even if someone’s religion was different, there would only be acceptance and no harm. The Middle Colonies had a lot more religious freedom than the New England. They were a diverse colony, a colony that accepted anybody from any religion including black slaves. There was no church that dominated the middle colonies. This region was not only a diverse colony but also included Quakers whom was led by William Penn. The Dutch and the Swedish Lutherans were the first Europeans to settle in the middle colonies. In Pennsylvania William Penn, Quaker, soon provided all religious freedoms. Although Jews and Catholics couldn’t vote, they followed William Penn’s footsteps and went to Pennsylvania for religious freedom. Just like the New England, the southern colonies were strict on their religion even if they accepted many people from different religions. Usually the slaves that the southern colonists

Religious freedom varied from what colony you lived in. All of the colonies in the regions had to deal with religious problem, whether it be persecution or being removed from that colony. Some people had the religion/religious freedom they wanted. However, the Middle Colonies had a lot of religious toleration while the New England Colonies had very little toleration. Therefore some people did get the freedom they wanted, but it varied from where they lived and who they were.

How did England become Protestant though? It all starts in 1485 when Henry the Tudor VII is defeated in the War of the Roses that followed the Hundred Year War so England is now broke because they lost the war. Henry the Tudor married Queen Elizabeth of York to unite the families. During his reign, he confiscates lands and gives it to other people; establishes trade, farming, and a navy. Henry the Tudor also marries his kids well. He marries Arthur to Catherine who is the daughter of Isabella Ferdinand who sent Christopher Columbus to explore and found the New World. Henry the Tudor had another son, Henry VIII. Henry VIII went through 6 wives. His second wife was his wife when the Reformation started but was unsuccessful so he was granted divorce

Perhaps the most widespread and revolutionary change that Henry proposed was the separation of the Church of England from the Pope and the declaration of his supremacy over the Church, also known as the English Reformation. In contrast to popular conception, the Reformation not only influenced the people residing within England, but also within

The English Reformation in the sixteenth century significantly influenced religion and political ideology that would consequently impact the theology and laws formed presently.

Problems between the Catholics and Protestants happened throughout Europe, which then led to war. In the 1500s, French Catholics fought the French Protestants: (Huguenots.) In 1534, King Henry VIII founded the Church of England,

The English Reformation of the sixteenth century was one of the most drastic religious reforms in England. During this time, the Tudor Dynasty swept England from Roman Catholicism into the arms of Protestantism. However, such a massive change did not come without strife.

The religious changes that occurred in England during the early 1500s were less concerned with doctrinal matters than was the case with the great Protestant Reformation then under way in continental Europe. Henry VIII, initially a staunch Roman Catholic, split with the Church over dynastic concerns: He sought to perpetuate the line of Tudor monarchs. Despite the emergence of an independent English church, religious loyalties remained deeply divided for decades.

The Church of England was different from many other Protestant sects established during the reformation because it was. The Church of England’s beginnings were different than that of Lutheran beginnings because in the Church of England Queen Elizabeth had ruled over the Church. Although in the Lutheran beginnings it had to do with King Henry and his six wives. Henrys first wife was Catherine of Aragon and she had not given Henry a son like most of his over wives so he got divorced with her. His second wife was Anne Boleyn, heisj had also wanted a son from her so when he passed away someone could take over his spot, but he didnt get his son so he executed.

Humble notes that, "The Restoration Movement began in America about 1800, nearly 200 years after the first English settlements in the New World." (Humble 1). The New World was very diverse religiously compared to Europe where Catholicism was prominent. The author goes on to list several of the main religious groups that colonized the New World. Anglicanism became the state-church in Virginia, and Maryland was mostly Catholic. In Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire

During the Tudor period, an important set of events, including the English Reformation, took place. The Reformation changed the religion that was practiced in England during the sixteenth century. The reasoning for the English Reformation was that Henry VIII wanted to get an annulment that was declined by Pope Clememt VII. Eventually, the Church

The English Reformation occurs during the Renaissance era officially beginning with Henry VIII breaking from the Catholic Church in Rome. The country’s religion sways back and forth from Catholicism and Protestantism due to the reigns of Henry’s legitimate children: Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I.