Members of New England's so-called natural aristocracy:
A) initiated the American Enlightenment.
B) lost influence over time to Puritan ministers, who used jeremiads to stir up their congregations against the natural aristocracy.
C) dominated economic affairs and owned an increasing percentage of the area's wealth.
D) consisted of lawyers and merchants living in small towns.
E) supported evangelism, new methods of prayer, and equality before Christ during the Great Awakening.
Answer: C) dominated economic affairs and owned an increasing percentage of the area's wealth.
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