Question

short answer: answer the following questions in complete sentences. 2pt

1. what role did religion play in the creation and development of the new england colonies?
2. why did massasoit choose to help the colonists

Explanation:

Question 6

Religion, especially Puritanism, drove New England colonists' migration (seeking religious freedom), shaped governance (theocratic elements, moral laws), and fostered community cohesion (shared beliefs, church - centered life) for colony development.

Massasoit (Wampanoag leader) helped colonists to secure Wampanoag - colonist peace, gain mutual aid (colonists' metal tools, Wampanoag's food/knowledge), and protect against rival tribes (e.g., Narragansett), ensuring tribal safety and resources.

Answer:

Religion (especially Puritanism) spurred New England colonists' migration for religious freedom, influenced governance with theocratic aspects, and built community cohesion, driving colony creation and development.

Question 7