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How did the Puritans influence the development of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
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They made sure that the traditions of the Church of England continued in the colonies.

They advocated for the separation of church and state.

They gave women more power in the church and in society.

They governed the colony based on their religious beliefs.

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What happened to the Dutch colonists after New Netherland became New York?
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They were forced out of the colony, so they found other places to settle.

They chose to leave the colony and find new settlements.

They stayed in the colony and continued their way of life.

They stayed in the colony but were forced to adopt English customs.
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Why was Virginia established as a colony?
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It was a safe place for Catholics who were being persecuted in England.

It was a place to get rich from indigo and rice.

It was a place for debtors to pay off debts instead of going to jail in England.

It was a place to get rich from gold, silver, and tobacco.
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**They governed the colony based on their religious beliefs.**

The Puritans, who settled in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, sought to create a society that reflected their religious values and ideals. They established a theocratic government where laws and governance were heavily influenced by their interpretation of the Bible and Puritan theological principles.
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**They stayed in the colony and continued their way of life.**

After the English seized New Netherland and renamed it New York in 1664, many Dutch colonists remained in the area. While there were some changes due to English control, the Dutch community continued to maintain aspects of their culture, language, and way of life.
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**It was a place to get rich from gold, silver, and tobacco.**

Virginia was established primarily for economic reasons, with the initial goal of finding gold and other resources. Eventually, tobacco became the dominant cash crop, which significantly contributed to the colony's economy and increased its importance in the English colonies.

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