A.
Settlers of New France were pilgrims who wanted religious freedom, while colonists in New England were Puritans.
B.
Settlers in New France were Catholic, while settlers in New England were Puritan.
C.
Settlers of New France were not religious, while colonists in New England were Anglican.
D.
Settlers of New France were Catholic, while people in New England were Huguenots.
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The statement that best explains the religions practiced by the settlers of New France and New England is:
B. Settlers in New France were Catholic, while settlers in New England were Puritan.
New France was predominantly settled by French Catholics, while New England was largely settled by Puritans seeking to create a community based on their religious beliefs.
