The religious and social orthodoxy established by the Puritans could not last in New England because:
A) the growth of cities weakened the commitment of New Englanders toward family life.
B) Anglicans arrived in New England and started to establish their churches.
C) the hinterland towns where the bulk of the New England population lived merged with the bustling economic and social world of New England's cities.
D) prosperity weakened the younger generations' commitment to the strict religious practices of their forefathers.
E) few colonists resided in New England permanently because of the miserable living conditions.
D
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A) American Federation of Labor. B) Teamsters Union. C) Committee for Industrial Organization. D) Industrial Workers of the World.
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A) acquired from the Dutch. B) royal colonies. C) located in the South. D) proprietary colonies. E) established as religious refuges.
Queen Elizabeth I was cautious and firm with groups such as the __________, ensuring that nothing lessened the hierarchical unity of the Church of England.
A. Catholics B. Puritans C. Congregationalists D. Jews
In 1914, the Ottoman Empire joined the war on the side of
A) the United States. B) Italy. C) France. D) Russia. E) Germany.