How does paragraph 7 contribute to the development of ideas in the excerpt? A. It explains how, despite their rigid laws and character, Puritans had some
positive characteristics and should be viewed favorably in American history.
B. It points out that the Puritans were actually more open-minded than other
Europeans settlers and regrets their fall into obscurity.
C. It argues that the Puritans admitted to their own mistakes and tried to make up
for them, which is a value the author believes Americans still practice today.
D. It emphasizes the Puritans’ mistakes, such as executing innocent Quakers and
those accused of witchcraft, and argues that the dark side of history should not
be forgotten