Which identifies a difference in the motivation for colonization of the southern and New England colonies?

AThe southern colonies were populated by individuals seeking a quality family life, while the New England colonies were populated by single tradesmen.
BThe New England colonies were populated by individuals seeking a quality family life, while the southern colonies were populated by single tradesmen.
CThe New England colonies were settled by groups seeking religious liberty, while many of the southern colonies were settled to pursue economic interests.
DThe southern colonies were settled by groups seeking religious liberty, while many of the New England colonies were settled to pursue economic interests.

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.