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Tag Archives: puritans
March 2, 1789
On March 2, 1789, Pennsylvania ended its ban on theatrical performances, along with other forms of expensive entertainment. It appears that the Quakers of Pennsylvania were as tight-assed and unloving of fun as the Puritans of Massachusetts were. In 1774 … Continue reading
February 28, 1646
On February 28, 1646, Roger Scott, of Lynn, Massachusetts, was tried and found guilty of sleeping in church. After a long day at work in the field on Saturday, and in 1646 they were all long days at work in … Continue reading
Posted in 17th Century, Historical Facts
Tagged Massachusetts, puritans, Puritans suck, religion, Roger Scott, weird laws, whipping
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January 30, 1661
On January 30, 1661, England executed Oliver Cromwell, former Lord Protector and Ruler of the Commonwealth of England for regicide. The common people of England didn’t really care that he had Charles I executed on January 30, 1649, twelve years … Continue reading
Posted in 17th Century, Historical Facts
Tagged catholics, Charles II, England, King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, protestants, puritans, Puritans suck, regicide
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May 29, 1660
On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1660 Charles II was restored to the English throne after the short lived Puritan Commonwealth. The people of England decided that a life of Puritan values as the law of the land was a … Continue reading
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Tagged alcohol, dancing, Mayflower, puritans, Salem Witch Trials, The Restoration
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November 19, 1620
On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1620, the Pilgrims sighted Cape Cod and dropped to their knees in prayer and thanksgiving, as the voyage had been long and physically sickening, with much discomfort with sea sickness and the poor selection … Continue reading
Posted in 17th Century, Historical Facts
Tagged bacon, Early Americans, Pilgrims, puritans
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