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1. Refer to Rushforth, Colonial North America and the Atlantic World, 125-128. John Winthrop’s vision of a New England can be found in his sermon, A Modell of Christian Charity. As you read this segment: How would you describe Winthrop’s model for Christian Charity and his vision of a New England? How would you characterize Winthrop’s conception of hierarchy, community, and charity? 2. Refer to Rushforth, Colonial North America and the Atlantic World, 125-128. John Winthrop’s vision of a New England can be found in his sermon, A Modell of Christian Charity. As you read this segment: In what ways can this be viewed as a covenant (or treaty) with God? What was expected of those who lived in the Massachusetts Bay Colony? In what ways was the individual expected to deny himself and see himself as part of a greater community? 3. Refer to Rushforth 129-136. Review the examination of Anne Hutchinson in November 1637. What were the disagreements concerning “covenant of grace” versus “covenant of works”? 4. Refer to document: Boyer, Nissenbaum and Karlson , The Devil in the shape of a woman. How do these historians explain the Witchcraft Trials as the consequences of gender dissent, alienation, and conflict within the Puritan community? 5. Refer to Rushforth, (The Virginia Slave Code of 1705) 106-116. Look through the Slave Code established in Virginia in 1705. Where do you see reference to race in determining difference between the servant and slave? 6. Refer to Rushforth 240-246 (Gottlieb Mittleberger’s Journey to America). According to the German immigrant Gottlieb Mittleberger, how was this passage across the Atlantic similar to the Middle Passage of African slaves? What does this show you about Colonial America, immigration, and labor needs?