During Oliver Cromwell's rule, defeated English Royalists would most likely seek refuge in:
A) New Hampshire
B) Virginia
C) Connecticut
D) New Jersey
E) Massachusetts

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Virginia was one of the thirteen original colonies and was founded in 1607. During the English Civil War (1642-1651), Virginia was a Royalist stronghold and supported Charles I. This likely made it a more welcoming destination for defeated English Royalists seeking refuge during Oliver Cromwell's rule. New Hampshire, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Massachusetts were founded by Puritans and were generally more sympathetic to Cromwell and his Puritan government.

During Oliver Cromwell's Rule, Defeated English Royalists Would Most Likely