The massachusetts bay puritans
a. lived as grim an joyless people
b. came over the objections of the viginia colony
c. were seeking to escape military service in england
d. were christian misionaries
e. enjoyed a particularly mild winter their first year.
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came over the objections of the viginia colony
Virginia Colony was founded after the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
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The answer is A. Puritans were considered very strict and anybody who did anything wrong was considered a witch (they were the ones who started the Salem Witch Trials).
B, C, and D are false, particularly E (The winters in the "New World" were very harsh. Many colonists died from the cold and from starvation, diseases, etc.)
To determine the correct answer regarding the Massachusetts Bay Puritans, we can break down each option and assess its accuracy:
a. "Lived as grim and joyless people": This statement reflects a commonly held perception of the Puritans but does not necessarily represent their true nature. While they did lead strict and disciplined lives, it would be a subjective statement to say they were "grim and joyless."
b. "Came over the objections of the Virginia colony": This option is incorrect. The Massachusetts Bay Puritans settled in New England, and their arrival did not occur in direct opposition to the Virginia colony.
c. "Were seeking to escape military service in England": This option is also incorrect. The Puritans migrated to Massachusetts Bay primarily to establish a religious community where they could practice their faith freely. Military service was not their main motivation.
d. "Were Christian missionaries": This option is partially accurate. The Puritans were indeed followers of Christianity and sought to establish their own religious community based on their interpretation of the faith. However, their primary goal was not to convert indigenous peoples but rather to create a society governed by their religious beliefs.
e. "Enjoyed a particularly mild winter their first year": This option is speculation and not a key characteristic of the Puritan settlement. Information about the weather during their initial year in Massachusetts Bay does not hold significant relevance in understanding the Puritans.
Based on the evaluation of each option, the correct answer is d. The Massachusetts Bay Puritans were Christian missionaries and sought to establish a religious community in New England.