How did Roger Williams’ colony at Rhode Island differ from the Puritan colony of Massachusetts?

People of diverse religious beliefs were welcomed

One thing all the colonies had in common is that they

Gained wealth by trading for goods in the triangular trade.

The Maryland Act of Toleration was passed to

Establish a safe haven for Catholics within the colonies

Who settled in the Middle Colonies

A diverse group of immigrants from across

Why did people in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies adapt different ways of life?

The regions had different geographies and resources.

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1
Which of these documents is most similar to the Mayflower Compact?
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Constitution
The Gettysburg Address
The Bible
2
James Oglethorpe intended that the Georgia colony be settled by
Wealthy business people
Religious Separatists
Indentured servants
English debtors
3
How did Roger Williams’ colony at Rhode Island differ from the Puritan colony of Massachusetts?
Enslaved people were made free
People of diverse religious beliefs were welcomed
Only religious men were allowed to vote
American Indians were considered enemies
4
One thing all the colonies had in common is that they
Protected religious freedom
Gained wealth by trading for goods in the triangular trade.
Governments that had equal representation for all people.
Wanted to break free from the control of the King of England
5
The Maryland Act of Toleration was passed to
Establish a safe haven for Catholics within the colonies
Protect the right of free speech within the colony
Encourage diversity within the colony
Expand the religious freedoms of non-Christians
6
Which of these English traditions was adopted in the 13 colonies?
Parliament
Monarchy
Political parties
Self-government
7
Who settled in the Middle Colonies
A diverse group of immigrants from across
Mostly the English
Mostly the Slaves
Puritans seeking religious freedom
8
Which of these features made the Southern colonies unique
Tobacco plantations
General assemblies
Religious freedom
Self-government
9
Why did people in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies adapt different ways of life?
People with specific skills settled in each area.
The regions had different geographies and resources.
leaders of the colonies made those decisions
The people all had different reasons for settling
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Which of these colonies offered the most freedom for the people who lived there
Massachusetts (New England)
Virginia (Southern)
Georgia (Southern)
Pennsylvania (Middle)

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