The History of North America: Anne Hutchinson and the Antinomian Controversy

What was the main reason Anne Hutchinson's beliefs were controversial in the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• She wanted to abolish all religious practices.

• She advocated for the Catholic Church.

• She challenged the established Puritan clergy.

• She supported the Anglican Church.

What was the significance of Roger Williams' relationship with the Narraganset tribe?

• He led them in a war against the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

• He became their chief.

• He converted them to Puritanism.

• He received land to establish Providence Plantations.

How did Anne Hutchinson view her prophecies in relation to the Bible?

• She thought they were irrelevant.

• She believed they were fictional.

• She considered them equal or more important.

• She saw them as less important.

What was a key factor in the political division within the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• The construction of new churches.

• The arrival of new immigrants.

• The introduction of new taxes.

• The establishment of new trade routes.

Who was a significant supporter of Anne Hutchinson within the colony's leadership?

• Governor Winthrop

• Sir Henry Vane

• John Wheelright

• Roger Williams

What role did Anne Hutchinson play among the women of Boston?

• She was a school teacher.

• She was a political leader.

• She was a merchant.

• She was a midwife and nurse.

What was John Wheelright accused of in his trial?

• Heresy

• Theft

• Sedition

• Blasphemy

What did the term 'antinomian' refer to in the context of Anne Hutchinson's followers?

• Followers of the king

• Advocates for the Catholic Church

• Opponents of the law

• Supporters of the Anglican Church

What was the outcome of John Wheelright's fast day sermon?

• It resulted in his trial for sedition.

• It led to his promotion.

• It united the colony.

• It was ignored by the authorities.

What was the reaction of the Massachusetts Bay Colony to the antinomian controversy?

• They ignored the controversy.

• They sought to integrate the ideas.

• They exiled the leaders.

• They embraced the new ideas.