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CLEP US History I

Category - Society

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Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of Puritan society under John Winthrop's leadership?

Strong alliances with other Protestant sects in the region
Unprecedented religious tolerance
Equality for women within the church
Excellent relations with the Native Americans
Membership in the church was required for a political voice.

Explanation

Answer: E - Winthrop required that men be active members of the church to have a vote in Puritan society. He and Reverend Thomas Hooker, who was more tolerant than Winthrop, disagreed on this point, causing Hooker to leave Massachusetts and found the state of Connecticut.

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