Question

independent practice
now lets practice what you have learned in this lesson.
during the 1600s, new england became a region of towns and villages where _____.
a. democratic ideas were not as important as religious ideals
b. farming and shipbuilding were the only two industries
c. town meetings allowed men and women to decide local issues
d. people were good neighbors and participated together in government

Explanation:

• Option A: In 1600s New England, religious ideals were central, but democratic ideas also developed (e.g., town meetings), so A is incorrect.
• Option B: New England had more industries than just farming and shipbuilding (e.g., fishing, trade), so B is wrong.
• Option C: In 1600s New England, town meetings generally allowed only men (especially property - owning men) to participate, not women, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: New England towns in the 1600s had a sense of community, with people being good neighbors and participating in local government (through town meetings, though with some restrictions), so D is correct.

Answer:

D. people were good neighbors and participated together in government