I hav a test on friday n we're gonna hav 2 write an essay n one of these topics are gonna b it... n i'm really not sure what the teacher wants us to write... :confused: can sum1 help me out??

1. "The dissent from Puritanism was as important in teh formation of New England as Puritansim itself." How valid is this statement? Defend your answer.

2. "Throughout the colonial period, economic concerns had more to do with the settling of N. America than did religious concern." Assess the validity of this statement with specific reference to economic and religious concern.