How did the Plymouth Company endeavor to create a colony in New England differ from previous English colonies like Jamestown?
A) It had a strong religious component and goal.
B) It lacked backing by a royal charter.
C) It involved no debts to the crown.
D) It was not a business venture.

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The Plymouth Company, which established the Plymouth Colony, was significantly motivated by religious reasons, aiming to create a community where they could practice their Puritan beliefs freely, unlike Jamestown, which was primarily an economic venture.

How Did the Plymouth Company Endeavor to Create a Colony