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The Puritans were dissenters who sought to change practices in the Church of England.

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In the 1600s who discovered South Carolina?

South Carolina was not "discovered" in the 1600s. The area that is now South Carolina was inhabited by indigenous peoples for thousands of years before European exploration. Spanish explorers were likely the first Europeans to visit the region in the early 1500s, but permanent European settlements were not established until the English arrived in the late 1600s.


What are three types of colonies England formed in north America in the late 1500s and 1600s?

t think it is AGRICULTURE, FARMING, AND GOLD!! HOPE THIS HELPS


Why did people leave England in the 1600's to America?

People left England in the 1600s to America for various reasons, including the pursuit of religious freedom, economic opportunities, and the chance to own land. Many Puritans and other religious dissenters sought refuge from persecution, while others were attracted by the promise of wealth through agriculture and trade. Additionally, the rise of the English population and declining opportunities at home prompted many to seek a new life across the Atlantic. The hope of a better future in the New World drove significant migration during this period.


What Religious toleration was guaranteed in English colonies?

In the 1600s, when Puritans and Separatists migrated to America, the tolerance of other religion was extremely low. However, by the end of the 1700s, America was a melting pot of religions, and all were able to worship freely.


In the late 1600s the element of society in the English colonies that caused the greatest social unrest was?

Indentured servants.

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Religious persecution was common in Europe during the 1500s and 1600s persecution is often the result of?

intolerance


Back in the 1500s and in the 1600s did Chicago have a fast transportation?

No. Chicago, Illinois did not exist in the 1500s and 1600s.


How did Akbars religious policy in the mid 1500s differ from the religious policy of the different emperor in the late 1600s?

Cuz it's his rules :d.


The Dutch English and French explorers of the 1500s and 1600s were seeking?

The Dutch, English, and French explorers of the 1500s and 1600s were seeking new trade routes to Asia, valuable resources such as spices and gold, and opportunities for colonization to expand their empires. They were motivated by a desire to increase wealth, power, and influence in the growing global economy.


Was Queen Elizabeth queen in the 1500s?

Yes. It was from the mid 1500s to early 1600s


What best describes the religious persecution of the 1500s and 1600s?

The religious persecution of the 1500s and 1600s was characterized by conflicts between Protestant and Catholic factions, resulting in violence, discrimination, and forced conversions. This period saw the rise of the Spanish Inquisition, witch hunts, and the persecution of religious minorities such as the Huguenots and Puritans. The Peace of Westphalia in 1648 marked a turning point, establishing the principle of religious tolerance among European states.


What year was the slave trade?

1500s to 1600s


What did rich people of the 1500s and 1600s wear?

Frocks


The Dutch, English, and French explorers of the 1500s and 1600s were seeking?

The Dutch, English, and French explorers of the 1500s and 1600s were seeking new trade routes to Asia, specifically in search of spices, silk, and other valuable goods. They were also looking for land to establish colonies and expand their empires.


Which of these is a similarity between English settlers of Massachusetts in the 1600s and German settlers of the 1700s?

English settlers of Massachusetts in the 1600s and German settlers of the 1700s both wanted religious freedom.


What was silk used for during the 1500s and 1600s?

Clothing and tradeee


Who controlled Turkey during 1500s and 1600s?

Ottoman Empire