Bay, the colonists focused more on building a thriving economy and establishing trade partnerships with England. They established large-scale agricultural farms, fished extensively in the surrounding waters, and engaged in trade with Native American tribes. Additionally, the Massachusetts Bay Colony was more centralized and governed by a Puritan religious elite. In contrast, the Plymouth Colony was founded by separatist Pilgrims seeking religious freedom and emphasized a more communal lifestyle and a focus on religious devotion. The Plymouth Colony also had a more egalitarian and decentralized form of governance.
