Puritans believed that people should a. try to convert native americans to christianity b. discourage the growth of democratic ideas c. earn their living as farmers or shipbuilders d. work hard and live in strong, stable families

The answer is A) to try to convert the Native Americans to Christianity. The Puritians believed that people should try to convert Native Americans to Christianity. This resulted in a culture clash because the fundamental beliefs of the Purtians were starkly different than the Native Americans they were try8ng to convert.

The answer is D.) work hard and live in strong, stable families, since they believed in these sorts of values.