157k views
5 votes
Which colonies were formed in part for religious reasons, and what were those reasons?

1 Answer

7 votes

Answer:

Plymouth Colony was settled by separatists from the Church of England who wanted to avoid religious persecution. Massachusetts Bay Colony was settled by the Puritans for religious reasons. Pennsylvania was settled by the Quakers, who wanted to have the freedom to practice their faith without interference.

Step-by-step explanation:

User THANN Phearum
by
8.3k points

No related questions found

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.