New England families differed from those of other English colonies in that they often included ________.

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New England families often included grandparents, as extended families living in one household were common due to the lack of available land for individual households. Polygamy was not accepted in New England society, and although there were interactions with Native Americans, it was not common for them to become part of New England families. Widows may have been included in families, but not necessarily more so than in other English colonies.

New England Families Differed from Those of Other English Colonies