Question

Why was the Massachusetts Bay Company formed?

A. to establish the Mayflower Compact
B. to establish the Jamestown settlement
C. to establish a Pilgrim colony in the New World
D. to establish a Puritan colony in the New World

Answer 1

The answer is D. The Massachusetts Bay Company was created or formed in order for the Puritans to forget their beliefs about the Anglican Church. Under King Charles I's reign, the Puritans felt that there is a need for them to leave England before the country was punished by God for their practices that were against their religion. This company was founded by the rich Puritans and immediately migrated the Puritans to the American colonies which are now their new home.

Answer 2

The answer is D. The Massachusetts Bay Company was created or formed in order for the Puritans to forget their beliefs about the Anglican Church. Under King Charles I's reign, the Puritans felt that there is a need for them to leave England before the country was punished by God for their practices that were against their religion. This company was founded by the rich Puritans and immediately migrated the Puritans to the American colonies which are now their new home.