The Quakers allowed women to become preachers and speak publicly.
Explanation:
The Quakers were different from other religious groups in America in the 1600s as they "allowed women to become preachers and speak publicly."
The Quakers were known for having a lot of differences in terms of doctrine compared to other protestants in America, one of which is their style of worship in which instead of worshiping in a church, they convene in a meeting house, where people only talk or preach of they are directed by God. The individual speaker could be either male or female.
Hence, in this case, the right answer is "The Quakers allowed women to become preachers and speak publicly."
