Question

Separatists were Puritans who broke away because they *

A) disliked the fact that all English were automatically church members
B) thought the Church of England became corrupt
C) were unhappy with the abandonment of catholic rituals
D) saw new opportunities to begin a church of their own

Answer 1

A) Disliked the fact that all English were automatically church members.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Separatists that were Puritans broke away from England because they did not agree with the fact that all English citizens were automatically church members.

Many Separatists felt as if people should have a choice whether or not to pursue certain religions, they thought the Church of England was too overbearing and often times too harsh. If people did not abide by the Church of England sometimes they would be harmed or even killed.

The Separatists came to the colonies to obtain religious freedom and be able to worship what they wanted, not to be forced.