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How Women Lived And Worked In The Plymouth Colony

5. Spiritual Guidance and Religious Life

5. Spiritual Guidance and Religious Life
Women in Plymouth shaped Puritan values through prayer, education, and Sabbath observance.

Religion was central to Plymouth life, and women reinforced Puritan practices at home. They led prayers, taught catechism, and ensured Sabbath observance, reinforcing community values. For contextual analysis, consult Britannica’s overview of Puritan Life.

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