By 1700, differences in religious beliefs, wealth, and climate transformed the New England and Chesapeake Bay Colonies into distinct societies with markedly contrasting cultures and values . Having fled England due to religious persecution, the Puritans placed greater importance on religion. In contrast, Chesapeake society, composed primarily of men affected by primogeniture laws, placed greater importance on wealth and land. The climates of the two societies fostered distinct economies and new cultural practices, such as tobacco wives in the Chesapeake region. Although the English made up the majority of Chesapeake Bay and New England societies, these influences shaped their ways of life and created two distinct cultures with values ​​that continue today. Unlike the Chesapeake Bay Colony, the New England colonies were founded because 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 faced discrimination and were subjected to violence. The reformers fled England, working together to create a model of a perfect society, with strong family values. Puritans were generally not wealthy, many led simple lives and used their time to help others in their community. John Winthrop, the first governor of the New England colony, 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 Puritan children's textbook, in which they described the persecution of their people. Discrimination against the Puritans created a… medium of paper… as much as Chesapeake farming. The warm climate of the Chesapeake Bay created many rich opportunities for its citizens, in contrast to 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 distinct societies based on two sets of values ​​and economies. Indeed, these distinctions between the colonies hint at conflict at a later date. Chesapeake Bay society branched out and became the South, an economy based heavily on agriculture, slavery, and large plantations. The New England colony ended up forming the North, which had an economy based on manufacturing and large cities. Due to differences in wealth, religion and geography, the two colonies created a different country with opposing views and lifestyles.