Question

questions 4-7 are based on the following passage. \we shall find that the god of israel is among us, when ten of us shall be able to resist a thousand of our enemies; when he shall make us a praise and a glory, that men shall say of succeeding plantations, the lord make it likey that of new england. for we must consider that we shall be as a city upon a hill, the eyes of all people are upon us. so that if we deal falsely with our god in this work we have undertaken, and so cause him to withdraw his present help from us, we shall be made a story and a by-word throughout the world. we shall open the mouths of enemies to speak evil of the ways of god, and all professors for god’s sake.\ \a model of christian charity\ by john winthrop john winthrop, a model of christian charity, 1630 which of the following factors contributed most directly to the views expressed in the excerpt? a. the desire to find gold and diamonds in the new world b. the fear that god would not bless the colony c. the strides made toward increasing trade with native americans d. the limitations placed on religious freedom by puritan orthodoxy

Explanation:

The passage is from John Winthrop's "A Model of Christian Charity," which reflects Puritan religious beliefs and the idea of the colony as a "City upon a Hill" (to be a model for others, with God's blessing). Let's analyze each option:

• Option A: The desire to find gold and diamonds was a factor in other colonial motivations (like Spanish colonies), but Winthrop's focus is on religious mission, not material gain. This factor is unrelated to the views here.
• Option B: The fear that God would not bless the colony aligns with the passage's emphasis on acting righteously to gain God's favor (so they work to avoid false dealing with God to stay blessed).
• Option C: While trade with Native Americans isn't directly mentioned, the colony's success (and God's blessing) could relate to economic strides, but this is less central than the religious fear. However, the key is identifying the "except" option.
• Option D: Puritan orthodoxy had strict religious rules, and the passage's focus on being a model for God implies adherence to those orthodoxy (limitations on religious freedom in the sense of conforming to Puritan beliefs).

So the factor that did NOT contribute is the desire for gold/diamonds (Option A), as the passage is about religious mission and God's blessing, not material wealth.

Answer:

A. The desire to find gold and diamonds in the New World