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The Growth of Slavery — Unit test

Question 1 • Full American History/Athlete

The Puritans established the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630 because

Answer
A
they suffered persecution in England.
B
the Church of England ordered them to leave Britain.
C
the Quakers had joined the Church of England.
D
there were great opportunities for trade in the Americas.

Explanation

Many Puritans disagreed with the practices of the Church of England and faced pressure and persecution for their beliefs. They established the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630 to create a community where they could practice their religion more freely; the Church of England did not simply order them to leave Britain.

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