Why did english settlers colonize new england in the mid-1600s?
to cultivate tobacco
to establish a profitable fur trade
to convert the native people to christianity
to practice their religion

The English settlers colonize New England in the mid-1600s "to practice their religion".

Option D

Explanation:

The most prior encampment was Plymouth Colony which was settled by Puritans, they arrived to Mayflower from England in 1620. They learned from Pilgrims (which was group of Puritans) cruel experiences during winters in colony and send their tiny groups in the to construct colonies, buildings and food supplies.

Puritans arrived to expand themselves, to earn money and sources, to spend life on their land area and to practice their religion. It is evident from many researches that the Puritans and Pilgrims arrived to America for implementing "Freedom of Religion".