The puritans who lived in the northern colonies aimed to live an idealized
Christian life where they were free to practice their religion. Additionally,
education was more organized in the North. The South, on the other hand,
revolved around plantations, and the culture was primarily organized around
wealthy landowners and the elite class of white males. Schools tended to
develop more slowly in the South as well. One similarity both shared was that
women had little voice, rights, or social standing in society and slaves had
even fewer rights and no social standing.
Which word or phrase in this excerpt from the "Contrasting the Northern
and Southern Colonies" essay highlights a contrast that the author is
making?
a.) On the other hand
b.) As well
c.) Both shared