<span>Which
statement BEST defines the word culture?
A. a set of characteristics
that groups of people share, such as language, religion, government, and
art </span>
The influence of religion in the US during this time was perhaps most notable in New England, where the Puritans used their hard work ethic to build the societies that would soon blossom into thriving cities. In the Southwest, religion took more of a backseat, and was more about worship than a way of life.
Answer: B. commerce
Explanation:
With the easy access to the sea it would be likely they would participate in commerce
<span>The United States shared a common language and literature with Britain</span>
