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2.5. What made the English settlement of New England distinctive?

There were many demographic differences between the early settlers of Virginia and those who settled in Massachusetts. Identify the characteristics of the two colonial settlements.

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- The House of Burgesses was its first body of government.
- The majority of the population was made up of single men.
- Family farms produced a diverse array of crops along with fish and timber.
- Tobacco was the most common cash crop.
- The majority of the population consisted of families.
- The population was healthier due to the climate.

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Massachusetts
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The Massachusetts Bay settlers were unique in their Puritan background, emphasis on family values, and high moral expectations.


Explanation:

Massachusetts settlers were distinctive in various ways compared to Virginia settlers. They were predominantly Puritans from East Anglia, traveled in family groups, were middle class, and emphasized moral behavior and education. Family values and religious beliefs heavily influenced daily life in Massachusetts.


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