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Many of them were Puritans. They believed, among other things, that God no longer spoke to his people except through The Bible, and that sex was for procreation between married people only and even they couldn't enjoy it. They also believed in public punishment for violation of religious law, such as a three-hour stint in the stocks. In short, they believed in being miserable.
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∙ 13y agoIt was mostly protestants, baptists, and calvinists
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∙ 9y agoThe New England colonists (with an exception of Rhode Island) were predominantly Puritans, who led strict religious lives.
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What religion was allowed in the new England colony?
The religion that was allowed in the New England Colonies was Christianity. The New England Colonies did not leave England because of religious persecution. New England was also named New England because they followed the traditions of England.
Which religious group founded New Hampshire?
While they were mostly Church of England it was not founded by a religious group or for religious motivations.
Why was the New England colonies founded?
Why was New England Colony Founded?new England was founded because people wanted freedom to have there own religion.
What was the goal for the first settlers in new england?
Religious feedom
Why Europeans Came To New England?
religious persecution in the 1600s
When was New England Institute of Religious Research created?
New England Institute of Religious Research was created in 1991.
How was most of the new England colonies were founded for religious reasons?
jamestown helped new england found the religious colonies.
Why did new England leave England?
For religious freedom and the promise of a new life
In which region were most colonies founded for religious reasons?
New England
Who were the two major religious groups that lived in the New England colonies?
Who were the two major religious groups that lived in the New England colonies
What did the new settlers in New England wanted?
To have religious freedom
What are the religious beliefs of colonists in New England?
Angelican Church or Church of England
Which colonial region and religious groups are matching correctly?
New England-Puritans
Why did the Puritans locate in New England?
The puritans located to New England because there they were allowed religious freedom
Who was the most religious person in New England?
Ghandi.
What were new England colonists' religious beliefs?
pizza
What were the rights of the New England colonies?
Be religious or get kicked out
