To whom was William Bradford referring to when he described someone possessed with "many precious parts, but very unsettled in judgment"?
A) Ignatius Loyola
B) John Winthrop
C) Roger Williams
D) Anne Hutchinson

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William Bradford was referring to Roger Williams when he described someone as being possessed with "many precious parts, but very unsettled in judgment." Roger Williams was known for his strong religious convictions and his advocacy for the separation of church and state, which led to his banishment from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. His views were considered radical at the time, leading to Bradford's assessment of him as unsettled in judgment.

To Whom Was William Bradford Referring to When He Described