Which of the following is a true statement about Puritanism?
a. Puritanism attracted few followers among the growing English middle class of merchants and commercial farmers.
b. Puritanism was based on a set of religious, political, and social values.
c. Puritans renounced the Calvinist concept of the work ethic.
d. Rigorous adherence to social mores for their own sake was a cornerstone of Puritanism.
e. In leaving England, the Puritans renounced any political ambitions.
Answer: b. Puritanism was based on a set of religious, political, and social values.
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