Anne Hutchinson and the Antinomian Controversy

What was Anne Hutchinson's role in the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• A colonial governor

• A military commander

• A Puritan spiritual adviser

• A political leader

What was the main reason for moving the voting place in the 1637 Massachusetts election?

• To make it harder for the Antinomian party to vote

• To reduce travel time for voters

• To accommodate more voters

• To increase security during elections

What was the purpose of Anne Hutchinson's weekly public meetings?

• To plan military strategies

• To organize political rallies

• To conduct trade negotiations

• To discuss scripture and theology

What was the reaction of the Puritan clergy to Anne Hutchinson's meetings?

• They saw her as a threat to their authority

• They ignored her gatherings

• They supported her teachings

• They joined her meetings

During her trial, what did Anne Hutchinson claim about her communication with God?

• She interpreted God's will through nature

• She had a direct line of communication with God

• She received messages through angels

• She could speak to God through dreams

What was the charge that led to Anne Hutchinson's banishment?

• Blasphemy

• Treason

• False revelation

• Heresy

What was the outcome for Anne Hutchinson after her trial?

• She was awarded a land grant

• She was banished from the colony

• She was elected governor

• She was promoted within the church

What was the significance of Anne Hutchinson's excommunication?

• It was a military action

• It was a spiritual punishment

• It was a political move

• It was a financial penalty

How did Anne Hutchinson's beliefs challenge the Puritan community?

• By encouraging personal judgment over communal beliefs

• By advocating for economic reform

• By promoting military action

• By supporting colonial expansion

What was the broader impact of Anne Hutchinson's actions on the Puritan community?

• It led to a military conflict

• It caused a theological schism

• It resulted in economic collapse

• It strengthened the Puritan church