Question

Anne Bradstreet was a Puritan woman who lived in America during the Colonial Time Period. Based upon her comments in lines 13-18, what conclusion can you draw about Bradstreet's religious beliefs?

A) Bradstreet believes her house has burned because she is being punished by God.
B) Bradstreet believes that God will bless her and bring her money to rebuild her house.
C) Bradstreet believes that God burned her house to teach her to be more devoted to Him.
D) Bradstreet believes that God has the power to give worldly possessions and take them away.

Answer 1

Anne Bradstreet believed that God has the power to give worldly possessions and take them away.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based upon her comments in lines 13-18, we can conclude that Anne Bradstreet believed that God has the power to give worldly possessions and take them away. In these lines, Bradstreet expresses her belief that everything she possesses is under God's control and that He has the ability to give and take away material possessions. She does not mention being punished by God or being blessed with money to rebuild her house, so options A and B can be ruled out. Additionally, she does not suggest that God burned her house to teach her a lesson, so option C is also incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is D) Bradstreet believes that God has the power to give worldly possessions and take them away.