Question

In the years preceding the 1640s, English society was increasingly marked by:

• A. Widespread political stability
• B. Growing sociocultural divergences
• C. A decline in religious fervor
• D. A unified national identity

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Growing sociocultural divergences

• Tensions between court, Parliament, and people.

• Religious and cultural splits.

• Reflected in literature and style.