Oaths of Allegiance in Colonial New England by Charles Evans
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"Oaths of Allegiance in Colonial New England" by Charles Evans is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The work delves into the various oaths of allegiance and fidelity that formed an integral part of the governance and societal structure in colonial New England, focusing particularly on their origins and significance during the period of settlement and development. The opening of the book outlines the historical context of oaths in
England, particularly noting their evolution from the Oath of Supremacy under Henry VIII to the Oath of Allegiance established by James I. It establishes how these oaths impacted the Pilgrims who settled in New Plymouth and later influenced the governance structures of other New England colonies, such as Massachusetts and Connecticut. Evans emphasizes the complexities of these oaths, including their religious implications and good faith among settlers, setting the groundwork for a detailed examination of legal and civic obligations within these burgeoning communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Evans, Charles, 1850-1935 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 23000775 |
| Title | Oaths of Allegiance in Colonial New England |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E186: History: America: Colonial History (1607-1775) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources |
| Subject | Oaths |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53843 |
| Release Date | Dec 31, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 415 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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