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Gorton Party attacked in Masachusetts
A group of men, women, and children run through the water towards a moored rowboat, as those on board help others climb on. Soldiers with guns in the distance chase them. The Gortonites were a party of extreme puritans led by Samuel Gorton, and had refused a summons by the Boston Court for land misdealing, and so soldiers were sent to arrest and retrieve the accused men. Date: 1643
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1643 Accused Arrest Boston Colonialism Colony Extreme Gorton Guns Massachusetts Moored Puritans Rowboat Samuel Summons
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This evocative image captures the chaotic scene of the Gorton Party's escape from Massachusetts in 1643. The Gortonites, led by the controversial Puritan leader Samuel Gorton, had refused to comply with a summons issued by the Boston Court for allegations of land misdealing. In response, soldiers were dispatched to arrest the accused men and bring them back to face trial. The photograph depicts a desperate scene as the Gortonites, including men, women, and children, make a desperate bid for freedom by wading through the water towards a moored rowboat. Those already aboard the boat are extending their hands to help others climb on board, while soldiers with guns in the distance give chase. The sense of urgency and fear is palpable as the group makes their daring escape from the pursuing soldiers. This event marked a significant moment in the early history of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, highlighting the tensions that arose between the colonial authorities and those who challenged their rule. The Gorton Party's defiance of the Boston Court and their successful escape added to the growing sense of dissent and independence that would eventually lead to the establishment of Rhode Island as a separate colony. This photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, provides a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of colonial life in North America during the 17th century, and the challenges that arose when European settlers sought to establish order in a new and unfamiliar world.
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