Why did thousands of Puritans settle in the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

Question

Responses

to oppose the Catholic gentry settling in Maryland

to oppose the Catholic gentry settling in Maryland

to escape the English Civil War and show support for the kingr

to escape the English Civil War and show support for the kingr

to escape poor economic conditions in England and avoid persecution

to escape poor economic conditions in England and avoid persecution

to build large tobacco plantations on the fertile soil of New England

Answer 1

The fourth response is incorrect. The correct response is:

to escape religious persecution and establish a Puritan society based on their own beliefs