At the beginning of the seventeenth century, the already festering English Puritan discontent was increased by
A. the death of Queen Elizabeth.
B. the suppression of English Catholics.
C. the rising influence of Quakers within the English church.
D. the end of rule by the Stuarts.
E. Queen Elizabeth's promotion of English theater.
Answer: A
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