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The Puritans, who left England for their religious freedom and better lifestyle, greatly influenced New English government, because they formed the base, from which American democracy develops and enriches as early as 16th century. Despite of some of undemocratic characteristics of New England, there are many reasons why it became a nation, especially known for her democracy or rather a political and economical independence from the crown. The fact that New England is 3000 miles away from its motherland, a unique puritanical belief in self-importance and the almost universal male franchise made New England very democratic at the time period. First of all the important factors, America was indeed out of the Crown¡¯s reach. This gave the Puritans a new sense of religious and political freedom, which eventually made the Puritans accustomed to handling matters in to their own hands. When the first Puritan settlers arrived at Massachusetts under the leadership of John Winthrop in 1630, they instal