Anne Hutchison incurred the criticism of John Winthrop and others because she

A) insisted that good works were the only path to salvation.
B) alleged that salvation could be achieved even if an individual did not have the gift of faith.
C) preached that ministers should have complete control over religious matters.
D) acted in a way that challenged the authority of men and ministers.

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Lilian Lagrimas · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Anne Hutchinson was criticized because she challenged the prevailing norms of the Puritan community, including the authority of ministers and the patriarchal structure, by holding meetings that discussed religious matters and critiqued ministers, which was seen as a challenge to male and clerical authority.

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