Question

united states history i: beginnings to the industrial revolution qtr a behi continuous learning center - credit bearing (tutor)-aaa02 the new england colonies which of these best summarizes the role of religion in the massachusetts bay colony? the massachusetts bay colony was established by the church of england for anglican colonists. the massachusetts bay colony did not encourage religious tolerance, but it did not strongly oppose it either. the massachusetts bay colony encouraged religious tolerance and was open to colonists of differing beliefs. the massachusetts bay colony had strict rules governing behavior that were based on religious principles. quiz mark and return 8 of 10 save & exit next

Explanation:

The Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded by Puritans who had strict religious - based rules for behavior. They did not encourage religious tolerance as they wanted to create a community based on their own religious beliefs. Harvard was founded for religious - related education. The colony was not established by the Church of England for Anglicans, and it did not encourage tolerance.

Answer:

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