By the 1690s, most New England colonies became more like the Rhode Island founders regarding their treatment of slaves, since Rhode Island had long detested slavery.
They were all afraid of irritating people (who vote). Since people (who vote) decided their unavoidable future, they didn't want to take any strong stances on anything and just went with the flow and played the tune that the people wanted to hear. They needed to stay in power and not lose it for taking a serious stance.........
If this was multiple choice I'd say the answer is (B)
But I'm a little confused the wording is a little whack.
