A. The law restricted religion and religious freedoms, dictating when and how Puritans should worship.
B. Law and religion were closely tied, as religious law heavily influenced legal practices and governing.
C. Law and religion were separate, later inspiring the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.
D. Puritan religious officials often administered and oversaw local government, bringing their own personal views into the law.
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The statement that best summarizes the relationship between religion and law in Puritan New England is:
B. Law and religion were closely tied, as religious law heavily influenced legal practices and governing.
In Puritan New England, the legal system was deeply intertwined with the religious beliefs and principles of the Puritan community, often using biblical commandments as a foundation for laws and governance.
