What was the primary reason Thomas Hooker left the Massachusetts Bay colony and found the Connecticut colony? select all that apply

Question

1. He desired to move further inland where soil was better for farming.
2. He thought the government had too much power.
3. He was forced out by Native Americans.

Answer 1

The primary reasons Thomas Hooker left the Massachusetts Bay Colony to found the Connecticut Colony include:

1. He desired to move further inland where soil was better for farming. - This is correct; Hooker sought better agricultural opportunities.

2. He thought the government had too much power. - This is also correct; Hooker was an advocate for more democratic governance and believed in the necessity of limiting government power.

3. He was forced out by Native Americans. - This is not a correct reason for Hooker's departure. He was not forced out by Native Americans.

Therefore, the correct selections are 1 and 2.