The regions evolved into "two distinct societies". The settlers of these regions differed in motives for leaving England, and in the types of governments they enacted once arriving. In addition, each region was comprised of dissimilar populations, skills and lifestyles. This had a major impact on the development of these distinct regions.
<Tab/>The Chesapeake and New England colonies developed differently as a result of their motives for leaving England. Having been persecuted by King James I and his son Charles I, the Puritans secured a charter and established a settlement in Massachusetts. They were well educated and often wealthy merchants and artisans. Their view of life was one of work being essential and that God gave one success. As a result, New Englanders sought out employment and used all the resources available. Religious leaders had enormous power and there was a puritan ethic. John Winthrop the governor of the Massachusetts Bay Company preached his "Model of Christian Charity" written in 1630. …
