Puritanism contributed to the high literacy rates in early New England primarily because of the belief that:
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Correct answer: Every person should be able to read the Bible for themselves
Because the Bible was the central authority for faith and practice, the Massachusetts Bay Colony passed the 'Old Deluder Satan Act' in 1647. This law required towns of a certain size to hire a teacher to ensure children were literate.
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