READ: Puritans & Reasons for Witch Trials
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Religious zeal
Religious Zeal
Religion was important to the Puritans. Link to read about their religious zeal. Zeal is defined as great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. Religion was very important to these settlers and their communities. As you read through this page, think about the role that religion played in the Salem Witch Trials.