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What were some colonies?

some colonies were New York, new jersey and Delaware Massachusetts and more..........


Why did so Puritans leave Massachusetts Bay colony to start other colonies?

Some Massachusetts' colonists found it necessary to establish new colonies in New England because they did not agree with being labled as heretics and facing exile from the colony if they did not obey the laws, of required church attendance and regulated behavior, that were passed by John Winthrop, Massachusetts' first govenor, because of his and the Puritans strong religious beliefs.


What do authors mean when they say the middle colonies were the most American?

They meant that unlike some of the Northern colonies like New York and Massachusetts there were few immigrants.


Did all thirteen colonies have trading ports?

Not all thirteen colonies had major trading ports, but most had some form of port or harbor to facilitate trade. The New England colonies, such as Massachusetts and Rhode Island, had prominent ports like Boston and Newport, while the Middle Colonies, including New York and Pennsylvania, also developed significant trading hubs. The Southern colonies, like Virginia and South Carolina, had important ports such as Jamestown and Charleston. However, some smaller colonies may have had limited port facilities, primarily for local trade rather than international commerce.


Where were the settlers in Connecticut from?

The settlers in Connecticut were mainly from the Massachusetts Bay Colony, particularly from towns such as Roxbury, Dorchester, and Watertown. Some settlers also came from other English colonies such as Rhode Island and New Hampshire.

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Why did some Massachusetts bay colonist form other colonies?

for reliogios freedoms and farming


What ledsome Massachusetts bay colonists to form new colonies nearby?

What led some Massachusetts Bay Colonists to form new colonies nearby was their hard work and trust.


The puritan colonist who left England for Massachusetts hoped they would have the freedom there to establish their own?

when wives with grievances could sue for divorse in some puritan colonies?


Why did some colonist disagree with The leaders of Massachusetts?

Because of the bostin tea party


What were some colonies?

some colonies were New York, new jersey and Delaware Massachusetts and more..........


Why did some of the colonist disagree with the leaders of Massachusetts?

because they all didn't have the same opinion as others did


Why did some Americans colonist object to paying taxes to great Britain?

The colonies did not have representation in Parliament


Why did some American colonist object to paying taxes to great Britain?

The colonies did not have representation in Parliament


Why did some Massachusetts colonists found Rhode Island?

They wanted freedom they left Massachusetts and set up the colonies Rhode Island in 1644.


What colonies did not believe in religious freedom?

Some of the colonies that did not believe in religious freedom include Massachusetts Bay Colony, Plymouth Colony, and Connecticut Colony. These colonies were founded by Puritans and other religious groups seeking to establish their own strict religious beliefs and practices.


What did colonist want to accomplish by forming committees of correspondence?

They were trying to improve communication between the colonies, some were working toward revolution.


Why did so Puritans leave Massachusetts Bay colony to start other colonies?

Some Massachusetts' colonists found it necessary to establish new colonies in New England because they did not agree with being labled as heretics and facing exile from the colony if they did not obey the laws, of required church attendance and regulated behavior, that were passed by John Winthrop, Massachusetts' first govenor, because of his and the Puritans strong religious beliefs.