Puritanism
American Society today is the result of many influences of the past dating all the way back to the first Asians crossing into Alaska from Siberia via the land bridge. Reformations, revelations, conflicts and wars, mass movements, and religious groups have all helped develop our society into what it is today. Religious groups have played one of the most important roles in establishing American civilization. Probably the most important of these groups are the Puritans, who first set foot in America in 1620. Escaping persecution in England, this large congregation landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The Puritan way of life not only set the precedent for early American settlements, but their accomplishments can also be seen in today's society.
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