Question

Which of the following best summarizes the role of religion in the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
The Massachusetts Bay Colony encouraged religious tolerance and was open to colonists of differing beliefs.
The Massachusetts Bay Colony did not encourage religious tolerance, but it did not strongly oppose it either.
The Massachusetts Bay Colony was established by the Church of England for Anglican colonists.
The Massachusetts Bay Colony had strict rules governing behavior that were based on religious principles.

Answer 1

The Massachusetts Bay Colony encouraged religious tolerance and was open to colonists of differing beliefs.

Option (a) is correct.

Explanation:

• Massachusetts Bay Colony was the largest bay colony and it struggles a lot to keep the internal turmoil low.
• People of this colony were hopeful to build their own new city.
• This colony was religious-oriented and wanted to establish religious freedom for its own people.
• It mostly focused on the religious, peaceable, and civilian governed people who can enjoy their freedom.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Massachusetts Bay Colony had strict rules governing behavior that were based on religious principles

Explanation:

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