Question

Anne Hutchinson’s trial demonstrated that:

a. she wanted to be a church elder.
b. God spoke directly to the church elders.
c. she wanted to give the Native Americans land.
d. she wanted to lead a group of settlers to Connecticut.
e. church elders lacked tolerance.

Answer 1

Anne Hutchinson's trial demonstrated the lack of religious tolerance by Puritan church elders and her challenge to their authority, leading to her excommunication and banishment.

Step-by-step explanation:

Anne Hutchinson's trial and subsequent banishment from the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1630s highlighted significant conflicts within the Puritan community, particularly concerning religious doctrine and the authority of the church elders. Her trial demonstrated her defiance against the authority of the colony, especially Governor Winthrop, and her criticism of the Puritan ministers' teachings. Hutchinson's unorthodox beliefs, which included the notion of direct divine revelation and criticism of the Puritan hierarchy and their emphasis on a "covenant of works," over a "covenant of grace," posed a threat to the established social and religious order. Consequently, her trial revealed the lack of religious tolerance by Puritan church elders towards dissenting views, which led to her being labeled a heretic and ultimately resulted in her excommunication and exile.

Answer 2

Answer: e. church elders lacked tolerance.

Explanation: Anne Hutchinson was a preacher in Massachusetts in the the 17th Century. She believed in creating a direct relationship with God rather than going through the church or its representatives. Puritan elders found Anne’s preaching radical and inappropriate because of her gender. In 1637, she was tried before a general court and when she gave a statement about talking to God, she was called a heretic and banished.

The elders lacked tolerance for changes to the norm and did not welcome anyone who challenged their authority.