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85: Naughty or Nice pt.1: Under Wraps

Well, I Laughed

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Contrasting Settlements: Religion and Economics in Early America

This chapter explores the differing motivations for settlement in New England and Virginia, emphasizing religious persecution in Massachusetts versus economic incentives in Jamestown. It highlights how these foundational differences shaped societal structures, community dynamics, and have lasting effects on modern behaviors and political outcomes.

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