Question

because puritan leaders wanted massachusetts bay colony to be a moral and religious example for the rest of the world, they created laws that enforced moral behavior. the puritans were guided by the bible, and their laws reflected that. read how the bible described three crimes. then answer the question. a man or woman who is a witch among you must be put to death. (leviticus 20:27) anyone who swears against god, he shall be put to death. (leviticus 24:15 - 16) whoever strikes a man so that he dies, he shall be put to death. (exodus 21:12) based on the bible quotations, which of the following were likely puritan laws? select all that apply. any person who swears against god shall be put to death. any person who is found to be a witch shall be put to death. any person who doesnt attend school shall be put to death. any person who commits murder shall be put to death.

Explanation:

The Puritans were guided by the Bible for their laws. The Bible quotations mention death - penalty for being a witch, swearing against God, and striking a man to death (murder). Not attending school is not mentioned in the given Bible quotations.

Answer:

A. Any person who swears against God shall be put to death.
B. Any person who is found to be a witch shall be put to death.
D. Any person who commits murder shall be put to death.