Which of the following best compares the role of religion in early New England and Maryland?(1 point)

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The king of England instructed colonists in both places to create communities based on their own religion and to invite other people to live there.
The king of England instructed colonists in both places to create communities based on their own religion and to invite other people to live there.

Religion was important only in early New England and was never particularly important to people who decided to settle in the colony of Maryland.
Religion was important only in early New England and was never particularly important to people who decided to settle in the colony of Maryland.

In Maryland, any religious practice was allowed, but early New England colonists wanted freedom of religion only for a particular form of practice.
In Maryland, any religious practice was allowed, but early New England colonists wanted freedom of religion only for a particular form of practice.

The Church of England was only the foundation of New England society and was not the foundation of Maryland’s society in any way at all.

Answer 1

The best response that compares the role of religion in early New England and Maryland is:

In Maryland, any religious practice was allowed, but early New England colonists wanted freedom of religion only for a particular form of practice.

This statement accurately reflects the distinct roles of religion in the two regions. Early New England, particularly in areas like Massachusetts, was largely shaped by Puritan beliefs and sought to promote a specific religious practice, while Maryland was established as a haven for Catholics and allowed for a broader range of religious practices.