Which of the following was characteristic of both the Massachusetts Bay and Connecticut colonies?
A) Their governments were controlled by the landholding aristocracy.
B) Ordinary farmers had more political power than most Chesapeake men.
C) Religious toleration was widespread.
D) They had a single-crop economy.

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Both the Massachusetts Bay and Connecticut colonies were characterized by a political system where ordinary farmers had more political power than in many other colonies, such as those in the Chesapeake region. This was largely due to their town meeting systems, where local male landowners could vote and participate in decision-making.

Which of the Following Was Characteristic of Both the Massachusetts