Here’s an analysis of the statements regarding the Massachusetts colonies:
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Settlers came seeking profits and adventure. - Partially true. While some settlers sought profits and adventure, many Puritans were primarily seeking religious freedom and a place to practice their beliefs.
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The colony was represented by the House of Burgesses. - False. The House of Burgesses was specific to Virginia. Massachusetts did not have this institution; it had its own form of government and local assemblies.
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Puritans purchased a controlling interest in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. - True. The Puritans were instrumental in the founding and governance of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, particularly through the Massachusetts Bay Company.
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Cities begun by the settlers included Boston and Salem. - True. Boston and Salem were indeed founded by the settlers in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
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The people who came were persecuted by the Anglican Church. - True. Many of the settlers, especially the Puritans, faced persecution in England largely due to their dissent from the practices of the Anglican Church.
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The Puritans wanted to stay in the Anglican Church. - False. Puritans sought to reform the Church of England but were fundamentally opposed to its practices, leading many to leave.
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During the first winter, half the colonists at Plymouth died. - True. The first winter (1620-1621) was very harsh for the Pilgrims at Plymouth, leading to significant mortality.
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Only Separatists could hold office and vote in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. - False. While the colony was heavily influenced by Puritan beliefs, it allowed for a wider participation in governance, although there were restrictions based on church membership.
In summary, the true statements are 3, 4, 5, and 7. The false statements are 2, 6, and 8, while 1 is partially true.
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