As the result of a conflict between british troops and a colonial militia in massachusetts, the boston tea party took place. thomas paine published common sense. the first continental congress was established. british troops began staying in the homes of colonists.

Which of the following is the main reason early new england had villages rather than cities? 1. the area did not have ports for trade. 2. not many people lived in new england at the time. 3. new england did not have the natural resources to support cities. 4. the settlers set up new england with villages for religious reasons.