In mid-seventeenth century New England, religious piety among colonists
A. increased with the influx of a large number of religiously minded migrants.
B. grew as the colonists worried about the influence of commercial opportunities and acquisitions.
C. decreased because of the failure of the Puritan Revolution in England.
D. diminished along with rates of church membership.
Answer: D
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