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Divisions over religion: Arminianism and Laudianism; Puritanism and the emergence of Millenarianism.
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Revolution, 1629–1649
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Divisions over religion: Arminianism and Laudianism; Puritanism and the emergence of Millenarianism
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Which of the following best describes Arminianism?
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Arminianism is a theological perspective that emphasizes free will in the context of salvation, contrasting with the Calvinist doctrine of predestination.
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- Arminianism: A theological doctrine that emphasizes free will in the context of salvation, opposing the Calvinist view of predestination.
- Laudianism: The religious reforms associated with Archbishop William Laud, characterized by a focus on ceremonial worship and the authority of the Church of England.
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Confusing Arminianism with Calvinism: Clarify that Arminianism emphasizes free will, while Calvinism focuses on predestination.
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