According to Max Weber,early Calvinists were
A)deeply religious and highly disciplined.
B)eager to enjoy whatever money could buy.
C)people who respected the past.
D)people who believed that they controlled their own destinies.

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Max Weber argued that early Calvinists, followers of John Calvin, were deeply religious and highly disciplined. They believed in predestination and the concept of the elect, which meant that they believed that their actions in life were predetermined by God. This led them to work hard and live frugal lives, as a sign of their devotion to God and to prove to themselves and others that they were part of the elect. They believed that success in worldly matters was a sign of God's favor, and this motivated them to work hard and accumulate wealth.

According to Max Weber,early Calvinists Were