Why were the society of friends persecuted in england during the 1600s? they refused to bear arms in war. they offered support for the monarchy. they supported france and opposed britain. they supported slavery in britain.

They refused to bear arms in war.

Society of friends were persecuted in England because they held services without formal ministers, refused to defer to persons of rank, and opposed war

They refused to bear arms in war.

Explanation:

The Religious Society of Friends, generally known as Quakers or Friends, is a dissident religious community founded in England by George Fox (1624-1691). Although they themselves called themselves "friends," the people called them "quakers" or "shakers." They spread throughout the United States because of William Penn's activities, especially in the state of Pennsylvania. They do not have an official creed, and Quakers can have different beliefs, in different countries and nationally. In spite of that, they are considered one of the historically pacifist churches.