What is the influence of Puritans?

It is damned hard to tweezer apart the influence of the various early Protestant sects in creating the American mind. read more

The biggest influence that the Puritans had on America today is the value placed on education. They gave children compulsory education, so that they could learn how to read the Bible. Harvard and Yale, two major American institutions of higher education, were founded by Puritans. read more

Puritan Influences on Modern American Culture and Thought Posted by Nicole Smith, Dec 7, 2011 North America Comments Closed Print The ideas put forth by the Puritans are not simply an important starting point for American culture because they were the first in the country, but because they offered ways of thinking that are still ingrained in our culture today. read more

The Puritans who settled in New England laid a foundation for a nation unique in world history. Their beliefs had a most significant influence on the subsequent development of America. A large portion of later pioneers and westward settlers were descendants of these early Puritans. read more