Which of the following was a characteristic of Puritan town planning in New England?
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Correct answer: Tightly clustered houses around a central 'common' and meetinghouse
Puritans prioritized community and social monitoring. By living close together, they could easily attend church, defend the town, and ensure that their neighbors were living according to the moral standards of the colony.
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