1. The Massachusetts Bay Colony
... could just as easily describe Satan himself! The language used in addressing the charges against Hutchinson demonstrates the need for maintaining order within the community in Massachusetts Bay. Hutchinson is accused of having "a great share in the causes of our public disturbances" and "sowing seditions amongst us." Further, the court accused Anne Hutchinson of transgressing the "Law of God" by breaking "the fifth Commandment, which commands us to honour ... Father and Mother, which includes all in authority. . ." (emphasis added). In Colonial Massachusetts, law and authority, church a...
- Word Count: 1292
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate