How Had Religion Changed in the Colonies by the Early

question 48

Multiple Choice

How had religion changed in the colonies by the early 1700s?

• A) Religious intolerance and devotion had both grown as the population expanded.
• B) The growing population had become increasingly secular, abandoning religious worship in droves.
• C) Puritanism had expanded beyond its New England base to dominate throughout the colonies.
• D) Toleration had increased but religion was less fervid.
• E) Religion had become increasingly yoked to the interests of slaveowners.

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Definitions:

Nervous System

A complex network of nerves and cells that transmit signals between different parts of the body to coordinate actions and sensory information.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and coordinating information from the body.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that lies outside the central nervous system, responsible for transmitting signals between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

Somatic and Autonomic

Relating to the division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body's voluntary muscle movements (somatic) and regulates involuntary actions like heart rate and digestion (autonomic).