Why did the New England colonies develop differently from the Chesapeake colonies?

A. The New England settlers rejected the institution of slavery.
B. The New England colonies were royal colonies and were never run by corporations.
C. Religion was a much more important force in shaping New England society than it was in shaping Chesapeake society.
D. The migrants who chose to settle in New England were generally younger than those who settled in the Chesapeake.


Answer: C

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