(The girls will go to the gym), but the boys will stay in the cafeteria. Is this a independent or dependent clause?

Independent Clause

Explanation:

This is a compound sentence, as both clauses are separated by both a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS). A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses.

Also, the sentence "The girls will go to the gym" stands alone and expresses a complete thought.

the puritans believed that god had formed a unique covenant, or agreement, with them. they believed that god expected them to live according to the scriptures, to reform the anglican church, and to set a good example that would cause those who had remained in england to change their sinful ways.