Option: c. The New England colonies were settled by groups seeking religious liberty, while many of the southern colonies were settled to pursue economic interests.
Explanation:
The New England colonies were established by English settlers who were seeking religious freedom like Puritans and the Separatists. People fled England to avoid persecution and imprisonment. The southern colonies settled because of economic reasons. The land in the southern colonies had a damp and warm climate, which made growing plants easier. Virginia and Maryland grew cash crop like tobacco while South Carolina and Georgia grew crops like rice and indigo.
