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Puritan Society and Roger Williams Quiz

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What was the primary motivation for Puritans emigrating to America?

To find new trade opportunities

To flee from religious persecution (correct)

To spread their religious beliefs to new peoples

To escape economic troubles in England

What was a key belief of Roger Williams regarding land ownership?

Land was to be shared equally among settlers

Land ownership should be based on religious affiliation

People should not settle on land without native consent (correct)

Land could be claimed without purchasing from native peoples

Which belief was held by Anne Hutchinson?

Church attendance is necessary for salvation

Only church leaders can interpret God's will

Religious authority must be followed at all times

Self-interpretation of the Bible is essential (correct)

What did Roger Williams advocate regarding church and state?

They should be completely separated Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Puritan views on religious tolerance?

They accepted only those who aligned closely with their beliefs Signup and view all the answers

What was a key outcome of the Pequot War?

Massacre of the Pequot nation Signup and view all the answers

What was King Philip's War primarily about?

Driving out English settlers from Native lands Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of land did Native Americans and the English dispute over?

Exclusive ownership rights Signup and view all the answers

Which event demonstrated English brutality in the context of Native American resistance?

The burning of Stonington Village Signup and view all the answers

What significance did the prolonged conflicts with Native Americans hold for the English settlers?

It indicated their determination to seize land despite resistance. Signup and view all the answers

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Puritan Society and Roger Williams

Puritans in England sought religious freedom, initially escaping persecution.
Puritans came to America for religious freedom and safety, not to tolerate other views.
Roger Williams, an extreme separatist, believed that established churches couldn't reform Protestantism.
He believed in personal interpretation of the Bible.
He disagreed with the Church of England's claims to Native American land.
Williams was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony, later establishing the colony of Providence.
Providence guaranteed religious freedom and separation of church and state.

Anne Hutchinson

Anne Hutchinson believed in interpreting the Bible personally, not needing a minister.
She believed God's inner light shines within all believers, not just church attendees.

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Test your knowledge on Puritan society's quest for religious freedom and the critical roles of figures like Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson. Explore their beliefs in personal interpretation of the Bible and the establishment of Providence. This quiz will challenge your understanding of early American religious history.