The Puritans left their persecution in England, and established a strong community in Massachusetts. They integrated religion into their lives daily, for the Salem witch trials were caused by the wrongdoings of the people that God was punishing them for. Also, becoming a church member became simpler with the Halfway Covenant, which enabled children of parents baptized in childhood, but not yet a church member. This increased and diversified government participation, more people were able to vote, and have a say in government, and the conversion reflected pure
The Puritans left their persecution in England, and established a strong community in Massachusetts. They integrated religion into their lives daily, for the Salem witch trials were caused by the wrongdoings of the people that God was punishing them for. Also, becoming a church member became simpler with the Halfway Covenant, which enabled children of parents baptized in childhood, but not yet a church member. This increased and diversified government participation, more people were able to vote, and have a say in government, and the conversion reflected pure