How did the religious beliefs of the Puritans differ from those of other English colonists in North America?• The Puritans were Catholic; other colonists were Protestant.• The Puritans practiced religious tolerance.The Puritans desired an even more reformed version of ProtestantismThe Puritans disagreed with the Separatist principles established in Jamestown..

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The correct statement regarding the religious beliefs of the Puritans in comparison to other English colonists in North America is:

The Puritans desired an even more reformed version of Protestantism.

The Puritans were a sect of Protestantism that sought to purify the Church of England from what they considered remnants of Catholicism. They emphasized strict religious discipline, a focus on personal piety, and a close adherence to biblical teachings. While other colonists, such as those in Jamestown, may have adhered to the Anglican Church or different forms of Protestantism, the Puritans were aiming for a more radically reformed church.

The other statements are incorrect: the Puritans were not Catholic; they were concerned with moral and doctrinal purity, and they exhibited limited religious tolerance, often leading to persecution of dissenters within their own communities. They also had different aims than Separatists, who completely sought separation from the Church of England, though Puritans and Separatists shared some common beliefs.