Anne Hutchinson in Puritan Massachusetts
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What trait of Anne Hutchinson was considered bold and offensive by the Puritan ministers?

  • Her role as a midwife and herbalist
  • Her preference for prayer meetings at her home
  • Her encouragement of personal prayer over formal teachings (correct)
  • Her charismatic personality
  • What was Governor Winthrop's opinion of Anne Hutchinson based on the text?

  • He supported her in her teachings
  • He admired her boldness and charisma
  • He described her as an arrogant woman with a fierce personality (correct)
  • He considered her a valuable member of the Puritan community
  • Why did Anne Hutchinson's teaching threaten the Puritan ministers' power?

  • She questioned the established religious and gender hierarchy
  • She believed in redemption as a direct gift from God (correct)
  • She started prayer meetings in her home
  • She encouraged women to join Rev. Cotton's congregation
  • What was the main reason Hutchinson's teachings were considered offensive by the Puritan ministers?

    <p>She interpreted and taught God's word beyond her expected role as a woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Anne Hutchinson's actions challenge the religious and gender hierarchy of the time?

    <p>By assuming authority in interpreting and teaching God's word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Anne Hutchinson accused of stepping out of her place according to Rev. Hugh Peter?

    <p>For resisting her role as a woman and behaving like a husband.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Governor Winthrop say women are not supposed to teach men at Anne Hutchinson's trial?

    <p>Because it was against the Puritan beliefs for women to have authority over men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Anne Hutchinson's accusers believe she had acted like a magistrate (judge)?

    <p>Because she was involved in legal matters that were beyond her role as a woman.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Anne Hutchinson resist her role as a woman according to the text?

    <p>She believed women should have the right to preach and teach men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Anne Hutchinson's resistance and actions against the Puritans ultimately symbolize?

    <p>A challenge to the Puritan authority and control over individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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