The primary reason that Roger Williams left the Massachusetts Bay colony and founded the Rhode Island colony was that he was ordered to leave by the court because of his political beliefs on religious tolerance.
What was the primary reason that Roger Williams left the Massachusetts Bay colony and founded the Rhode Island colony?
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Responses
He wanted to start a colony where the government had more power.
He was forced out by Native Americans.
He sought better opportunities for farming.
He was ordered to leave by the court because of his political beliefs on religious tolerance.
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Why did the Pilgrims leave England?
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Responses
They sought gold, silver and riches.
They sought gold, silver and riches.
They wanted to escape religious persecution.
They wanted to escape religious persecution.
They wanted to settle in a warmer climate.
They wanted to settle in a warmer climate.
The king wanted them to discover new land.
The king wanted them to discover new land.
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Responses
They sought gold, silver and riches.
They sought gold, silver and riches.
They wanted to escape religious persecution.
They wanted to escape religious persecution.
They wanted to settle in a warmer climate.
They wanted to settle in a warmer climate.
The king wanted them to discover new land.
The king wanted them to discover new land.
The Pilgrims left England because they wanted to escape religious persecution.
What were some important industries along the Eastern coast in the New England colonies? Select all that apply.
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Responses
shipping
fur trade
farming
fishing
tobacco farming
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Responses
shipping
fur trade
farming
fishing
tobacco farming
Some important industries along the Eastern coast in the New England colonies included:
- shipping
- fur trade
- fishing
Farming was also present, but it was not as significant as in other regions, and tobacco farming was not a major industry in New England.
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