By 1700, differences in religious beliefs, wealth, and climate transformed the New England and Chesapeake Bay Colonies into corporations distinct with sharply contrasting cultures and values. Having fled England because of religious persecution, the Puritans placed more emphasis on religion. In contrast, Chesapeake society, composed primarily of men affected by primogeniture laws, placed more importance on wealth and land. The climates of the two societies fostered distinct economies and new cultural practices, such as tobacco brides in the Chesapeake region. Although the English made up the majority of Chesapeake Bay and New England societies, these influences shaped their lifestyles and created two distinct cultures whose values ​​endure today. Unlike the Chesapeake Bay Colony, the New England colonies were founded out of a desire for religious freedom. The Puritans wanted to "purify" and repair the morally corrupt parts of the Church of England created by King Henry VIII; however, they are victims of discrimination and violence. Reformers fled England, working together to create a model of a perfect society, with strong family values. The Puritans were generally not wealthy, with many living simple lives and using their time to help others in their community. John Winthrop, the first governor of the colony of New England, built society around family and religion. The Puritans founded many churches in the hope that England would copy their model. Religious influences in society were clear in the New England Primer, a textbook for Puritan children, in which they described the persecution of their people. Discrimination against the Puritans created as much middle of paper as the Chesapeake agricultural enterprise. The warm climate of the Chesapeake Bay created many rich opportunities for its citizens, contrasting with the colder climate of New England society. The types of people who settled New England and the Chesapeake Bay came from different classes in England and ended up creating societies based on two sets of values ​​and economies. In fact, these distinctions between the colonies foreshadow later conflict. Chesapeake Bay society diversified and became that of the South, an economy heavily based on agriculture, slavery, and large plantations. The New England colony eventually formed the North, whose economy was based on manufacturing and large cities. Due to differences in wealth, religion, and geography, the two colonies created a diverse country with opposing views and lifestyles..