What was the major reason the Massachusetts colony began?

A. It served as a place for the Pilgrims and Puritans to freely practice their religions.

B. It was founded as a penal colony for all the expelled prisoners in England.

C. It was founded in order to grow tobacco and enrich the King of England.

D. It served as a sugar plantation.

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2 June, 04:37

What was the major reason the Massachusetts colony began?

A. It served as a place for the Pilgrims and Puritans to freely practice their religions.

B. It was founded as a penal colony for all the expelled prisoners in England.

C. It was founded in order to grow tobacco and enrich the King of England.

D. It served as a sugar plantation.

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Jenkins · Answer 1

A is the correct answer. The Massachusetts Bay Colony began as a place for Pilgrims and Puritans to freely practice their religions. As a result, Quakers were persecuted during later years. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was the second attempt at colonising North America, after previous settlements were short lived.