Before the Massachusetts Bay colony became a royal colony, the right to vote was limited to

A) all adults who agreed to abide by the legal code of the colony.
B) all property-owning adult male residents of the colony who owned stock in the Massachusetts Bay Company.
C) all property-owning adult males who were members of the Puritan church.
D) all residents of the colony who were members of the Puritan church.

Massachusetts Bay Colony

The Massachusetts Bay Colony was an early English settlement on the East Coast of North America in the late 17th century, serving as a significant Puritan stronghold.

Right to Vote

The legal privilege granted to citizens to participate in the electoral process by choosing representatives and voting on legislation and policy matters.

Puritan Church

The church established by Puritans in the New England colonies, emphasizing a strict and simplistic lifestyle based on their interpretations of Christianity.