Question

Which of the following were true of the Massachusetts colonies?

Settlers came seeking profits and adventure.
Puritans purchased a controlling interest in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Only Separatists could hold office and vote in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
During the first winter, half the colonists at Plymouth died.
The people who came were persecuted by the Anglican Church.
The Puritans wanted to stay in the Anglican Church.
Cities begun by the settlers included Boston and Salem.
The colony was represented by the House of Burgesses.

Answer 1

1. Puritans purchased a controlling interest in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

2. During the first winter, half the colonists at Plymouth died.

3. The people who came were persecuted by the Anglican Church.

4. The Puritans wanted to stay in the Anglican Church

5. Cities begun by the settlers included Boston and Salem