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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?

She interpreted and taught God's word beyond her expected role as a woman (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

By assuming authority in interpreting and teaching God's word (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

For resisting her role as a woman and behaving like a husband. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Because it was against the Puritan beliefs for women to have authority over men. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Because she was involved in legal matters that were beyond her role as a woman. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

She believed women should have the right to preach and teach men. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

A challenge to the Puritan authority and control over individuals. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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