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How was the settlement of Virginia different from the settlement of Massachusetts?

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Answer:The Virginia Company began solely for economical profit and was a Royal Colony (supported by the Queen). The Virginia Company was the first settlement in 1607. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded in 1628 and was more geared toward sustainability and family development and was a Charter Company (supported by a company).

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Virginia was founded primarily for economic reasons while Massachusetts was settled by people seeking religious freedom and self-determination.

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