Boston merchants challenged the subordination of economic activity to Puritan control as they sought to expand their trade and economic activities beyond the strict guidelines set by Puritan leaders, who often intertwined religious beliefs with governance, including economic regulations.

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Boston Merchants

Question 93

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Boston merchants

A) challenged the subordination of economic activity to Puritan control.
B) refused to trade with anyone outside the Puritan faith.
C) paid for Anne Hutchinson's prosecution.
D) had enjoyed widespread freedom to trade since the establishment of the colony.
E) believed the General Court should regulate all economic activity.

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