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Which neighboring colony was founded by individuals opposed to the rule of the Massachusetts elders?

  • Rhode Island

  • New Hampshire

  • Connecticut

  • New York

Answer

Rhode Island was founded by individuals, including Roger Williams, who were opposed to the rule of the Massachusetts elders. The religiously conservative nature of Massachusetts rule influenced the formation of neighboring colonies.
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