Anne Hutchinson challenged the traditional role of women in the Puritan society through her opposing religious beliefs. Anne Hutchinson was most likely not the first woman to have her own thoughts. She was simply the first to act on them. Anne Hutchinson was born on or about July17, 1591 in Alford, Licolnshire, England. She was the daughter of Reverend Francis Marbury. Rev. Marbury spoke out that many of the ordained ministers in the Church of England …showed first 75 words of 585 total…

…showed last 75 words of 585 total…was clearly a great leader in the cause of religious toleration in America and the advancement of women in society. --- Bibliography Works Cited Crawford, Deborah. Four Women in a Violent Time. NewYork: Crown Publishers Inc., 1970. Rogers, Jay. America's Christian Leaders: Anne Hutchinson. 7 pars. Online. Available HYPERLINK http://www.forerunner.com/forerunner/X0193_Anne_Hutchinson. html W.Jenny. "Anne Hutchinson" 5 pars. Online. Available HYPERLINK http://www.gms.ocps.k12.fl.us/biopage/h-m/hutchinson.html