Which of the following best describes the English motive for settling the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
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Correct answer: To establish a religious community based on Puritan ideals
The Puritans sought to create a 'City upon a Hill'—a model Christian society. Unlike the Virginia settlers, they often traveled in family groups and intended to build permanent, self-sustaining communities.
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