Which statement best describes a similarity between the Middle Colonies and the New England

Question

Colonies? (1 point)
• Both relied on slavery to help them with farming.
Both regions were
• settlements that allowed debtors to start over.
Both had some groups that
• settled for religious reasons.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes a similarity between the Middle Colonies and the New England Colonies is:

"Both had some groups that settled for religious reasons."

While the New England Colonies were largely founded by Puritans seeking religious freedom, the Middle Colonies also had religious diversity, with groups such as Quakers in Pennsylvania and various other religious communities.