What was the primary reason that Roger Williams left the Massachusetts Bay colony and founded the Rhode Island colony?
(1 point)
Responses
He wanted to start a colony where the government had more power.
He wanted to start a colony where the government had more power.
He was forced out by Native Americans.
He was forced out by Native Americans.
He sought better opportunities for farming.
He sought better opportunities for farming.
He was ordered to leave by the court because of his political beliefs on religious tolerance.
He was ordered to leave by the court because of his political beliefs on religious tolerance.
Why did the Pilgrims leave England?
(1 point)
Responses
They sought gold, silver and riches.
They sought gold, silver and riches.
They wanted to escape religious persecution.
They wanted to escape religious persecution.
They wanted to settle in a warmer climate.
They wanted to settle in a warmer climate.
The king wanted them to discover new land
They wanted to escape religious persecution.
What were some important industries along the Eastern coast in the New England colonies? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
shipping
shipping
fur trade
fur trade
farming
farming
fishing
fishing
tobacco farming
shipping
fur trade
fishing
In the Mayflower Compact, why do the Pilgrims promise “all due submission and obedience”?
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Responses
to show that they will remain servants of God
to show that they will remain servants of God
to show that they will follow the colony’s rule
to show that they will follow the colony’s rule
to show that they will elect a colonial leader
to show that they will elect a colonial leader
to show that they will follow the king of England