The colonies that had politics most clearly influenced by religion were primarily the New England colonies, particularly Massachusetts. The Puritans, who settled in Massachusetts, established a theocratic system of governance where church leaders had significant influence over political decisions. Other colonies, such as Pennsylvania, founded by Quakers, also had religious influences but were generally more tolerant of various beliefs. In contrast, the Southern colonies had politics more influenced by economic factors than by religion. Thus, if you are looking for a specific example, Massachusetts would be the strongest candidate for being politically influenced by religion.
Which of the following colonies had politics that were most clearly influenced by religion?
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