APFIVE Analyst Steven asserts that the cultural and economic differences between the New England and Chesapeake colonies were so distinct that shared experiences of British regulation are negligible. Which piece of specific historical evidence contradicts his assertion?
Both regions were subject to British trade policies, including the Navigation Acts, which imposed similar restrictions despite their cultural differences.
The appointment of royal governors in both regions shows a minor shared administrative practice.
New England’s foundation on Puritan principles established a culturally distinct society compared to the more secular Chesapeake.
The Chesapeake’s tobacco-based economy and New England’s emphasis on trade clearly illustrate divergent regional development.
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