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"The Separatists, or Independents, were English Protestants who occupied the extreme wing of Puritanism. The Separatists were severely critical of the Church of England and wanted to either destroy it or separate from it. Their chief complaint was that too many elements of the Roman Catholic Church had been retained, such as the ecclesiastical courts, clerical vestments, altars and the practice of kneeling. The Separatists were also critical of the lax standards of public behavior, citing widespread drunkenness and the failure of many to keep the Sabbath properly.
Referring to themselves as the Saints, the Separatists believed that they had been elected by God for salvation (see Calvinism) and feared spiritual contamination if they worshiped with those outside of their congregations, often referred to as the Strangers.
In 1608, a community of English separatists decided to escape persecution by moving to Holland, an area long known for its toleration. Dutch society was so welcoming that the Pilgrims, as they had come to be known, eventually feared that they were losing control over their children. In 1620, they set out for a more remote location that would allow them to protect their community. This effort resulted in the founding of Plymouth Colony.
Other contemporary religious dissenters, the Puritans, believed that the Church of England was badly in need of reform, but could be salvaged."
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe Separatists were very radical Puritans. They were important because they founded Plymouth Colony, and in turn, had the first government in the form of the Mayflower Compact.
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How are the Puritans and Separatists both the same?
Because they are
Who was known as the separatiests?
The Purtains were known as separatists because they wanted to separate themselves from the rites and services of the Church of England.
Why were the pilgrims called separatists?
They left England and start there own rules
Why was there a Mayflower?
The Mayflower undertook many tasks and voyages before providing passage for the Separatists, who were fleeing religious persecution in Britain.
What did the puritans want to do to the Anglican church?
They wanted to change the Anglican Church,while separatists wanted to separate from the Anglican Church
Where did the separatists?
The Separatists firstly settled in Plymouth :)
Why were the separatists called separatists?
because they survied starvation
The Separatists were also called Pilgrims true or false?
True. Pilgrims were separatists, however not all separatists were Pilgrims.
How did the separatists come to America?
the separatists came to America on the Mayflower.
What leaders disagreed with the separatists?
If you are asking about English separatists in the 1600 it was the king.
What is another name for the pilgrams?
settlers
Where did separatists go before coming to America?
The Separatists firstly settled in Plymouth :)
Was Elizabeth very tolerant of the Separatists and supported their efforts?
Elizabeth was supportive of many of the Separatists ideals. She was a willing participant in the continued spread of Protestantism in England.
What was the joint stock company founded by the separatists?
Plymouth Colony was founded by the separatists.
What is the difference between separatists and non separatists?
Seperatists wanted to leave England.
Which group the puritans or the separatists were the pilgrims that established the Plymouth colony?
the Separatists
What did the separatists do?
The separatists sought to establish their own independent state or territory separate from the existing country or government. They often cited political, cultural, or historical differences as reasons for their desire for separation.
