Compare And Contrast New England And Virginia Colonies

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The New England and Virginia colonies differed greatly in terms of religious and political matters. New England settlers reproduced much of England's economy, with only minor variations. They did not invest largely in staple crops, instead, relied on artisan-industries like printing, shipbuilding, and carpentry. The New England religion was family-based and with extreme piety, For every six hundred individuals there was only one clergyman making it the highest rate in America at the time. In the Chesapeake, religious atmosphere was far less serious. It took until 1692 for the Anglican Church to become the established church in the Chesapeake colonies. The religious tone was low and many people, mostly slaves did not participate in the Anglican