The Religious and Social Orthodoxy Established by the Puritans Could

Multiple Choice

The religious and social orthodoxy established by the Puritans could not last in New England because:

A) the growth of cities weakened the commitment of New Englanders toward family life.
B) Anglicans arrived in New England and started to establish their churches.
C) the hinterland towns where the bulk of the New England population lived merged with the bustling economic and social world of New England's cities.
D) prosperity weakened the younger generations' commitment to the strict religious practices of their forefathers.
E) few colonists resided in New England permanently because of the miserable living conditions.