JLEW

    The Puritans, to say the least, had a hard life. They were first off persecuted and looked down upon in their home country of England. In other words, their social status was very low. Being so low on the social scale, they were also generally very poor, and staying alive was a struggle for them. That is why so many found the New World so appealing; an escape from their hardships back in England. Though, the Puritans would find life in the New World quite different.

    The Puritans  first of all had no money to pay for the voyage to America, so, most sold some of their most valued goods. They were unprepared for the trip itself, and many died on the voyage over. When they arrived, they would find no sanctuary, no relief. Yet, despite such hardships, they kept a strong faith, and in most cases were cheerful in bearing these difficulties, which was an absolute surprise to me. Yet, it wasn't just their need for food that was destroying them, but also the hostile natives, in some cases, that would attempt to kill them off. 

    Attacks by the natives was a constant concern, for at any moment they could be whipped out. Yet, the Puritans weren't driven away. They stayed, and continued to attempt at making a living in the new world. In the end, i believe it was their faith and cheerfulness that saved them.