Why did the New England militias prove to be more cohesive than that of Virginia?
A) The stronger influence of religion in New England.
B) The Virginians lacked military discipline.
C) The lack of a strong government in New England.
D) The New England militia was monolithic while Virginia was racially diverse.

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The stronger influence of religion in New England contributed to the cohesiveness of their militias. The Puritan values of order and discipline, which were reinforced through church attendance and community bonds, fostered a sense of unity and shared purpose among the New England colonists. In Virginia, the Church of England was the established faith, but it did not have the same level of influence on daily life and social organization as Puritanism did in New England.

Why Did the New England Militias Prove to Be More