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How did Puritans differ from Separatists?

Retry Correct Incorrect The main difference between Puritans and Separatists was that Puritans still wanted to practice religion and purify the Church of England. Separatists did not want to have any affiliation with the Church of England.

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How did Puritans differ from Separatists?

• Puritans wanted to stay under British monarchy and Separatists didn’t.
• Puritans wanted to purify the Church of England and Separatists wanted to separate from it entirely.
• Puritans only settled in Massachusetts Bay and Separatists settled in Chesapeake.
• Puritans wanted to have one leader and Separatists didn’t want anyone leading.