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Which of the following best describes the reason why certain groups of Puritans migrated to the New World in the 1620s and 1630s?
Which of the following best describes the reason why certain groups of Puritans migrated to the New World in the 1620s and 1630s?
- They were forced to leave England due to a famine.
- They wanted to escape persecution from the Church and crown. (correct)
- They wanted to spread their religious beliefs to the Native Americans.
- They were seeking new economic opportunities.
What was the main belief of the Puritans regarding the Church of England?
What was the main belief of the Puritans regarding the Church of England?
- It should allow for more religious freedom.
- It should become more similar to the Roman Catholic Church.
- It should focus on economic prosperity rather than religious matters.
- It should eliminate ceremonies and practices not rooted in the Bible. (correct)
When did the Puritan movement within the Church of England begin?
When did the Puritan movement within the Church of England begin?
- 1630s
- 1560s
- 1530s (correct)
- 1620s
What term was used to describe the Puritan movement by its enemies?
What term was used to describe the Puritan movement by its enemies?
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What impact did Puritanism have on American life?
What impact did Puritanism have on American life?
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