Why Did the New England Colonies Develop Differently from the Chesapeake

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why did the New England colonies develop differently from the Chesapeake colonies?

• A) The New England settlers rejected the institution of slavery.
• B) The New England colonies were royal colonies and were never run by corporations.
• C) Religion was a much more important force in shaping New England society than it was in shaping Chesapeake society.
• D) The migrants who chose to settle in New England were generally younger than those who settled in the Chesapeake.

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