Anne Hutchinson and the Puritan Society

Anne Hutchinson, a charismatic woman in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, challenged the Puritan norms by holding meetings and promoting antinomian beliefs, which questioned the need for strict adherence to religious laws. Her growing influence led to a trial where she was convicted of heresy and banished. Despite her tragic end, Hutchinson's defiance against authority and her religious convictions have made her a legendary figure in Massachusetts history.

Why did a group of Puritans feel the need for further separation from the Church of England?

• They felt the Puritans were losing their strict conviction.

• They were seeking political power.

• They wanted to return to England.

• They wanted to join another religious group.

Who was Anne Hutchinson married to?

• Governor John Winthrop

• A wealthy merchant

• A man described as very mild tempered

• A local minister

What did Anne Hutchinson start doing in her house on Sunday afternoons?

• Hosting social gatherings

• Discussing the sermon

• Holding prayer meetings

• Teaching children

What was the main idea behind Hutchinson's belief in antinomianism?

• The Holy Spirit was not present in true believers.

• Ministers were the ultimate authority.

• The saved had no need to obey local laws and religious codes.

• Good works were a sure sign of salvation.

How did Hutchinson's behavior challenge societal norms?

• She advocated for women's suffrage.

• She challenged the idea that women should be deferential and retiring.

• She refused to attend church.

• She led a rebellion against the government.

What was the reaction of the ministers to Hutchinson's growing influence?

• They condemned her words as heresy.

• They invited her to join their ranks.

• They ignored her.

• They supported her views.

What was the outcome of Hutchinson's trial in 1638?

• She was acquitted.

• She was fined.

• She was imprisoned.

• She was convicted of sedition and banished.

Where did Anne Hutchinson and her family go after being banished from the colony?

• Back to England

• To Rhode Island

• To Virginia

• To New York

What happened to Anne Hutchinson in New York?

• She became a prominent leader.

• She started a new religious movement.

• She returned to the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

• She was killed by Indians.

How is Anne Hutchinson viewed in Massachusetts today?

• As a traitor

• As a forgotten figure

• As a legend for her religious conviction and challenge of authority

• As a controversial figure