In the 1600s, Massachusetts Bay and Virginia were the first two areas to be settled in the New World. The two colonies, New England and Chesapeake, each had their own failures and, of course, successes. The colony of Virginia focused heavily on labor and profit, which distracted from the formation of community infrastructure and stability, which allowed Massachusetts Bay to start its colony off on the right foot . The Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay, or New England, sought a community based entirely or at least primarily on religion, causing conflict with the Church of England. The Chesapeake's uncharitable and irrational behaviors prevented them from forming the most important characteristics of a community. With these two colonies flourishing prospects and achievements, the Massachusetts Bay Colony prospered in all relevant areas: work, economics, and community. Initially, occupational diversity in the Massachusetts Colony had a huge impact on its workforce. When settlers first arrived in Massachusetts, residents were provided with a wide range of jobs. These included men who were fit to lead the colony and had experience in government (Divine, 90). In contrast, the early settlers of the Virginia colony were not accustomed to the tasks assigned to them. As a result, many Virginians died during the first year. Hoping to achieve the same occupational diversity as that of Massachusetts, the Virginia Company sent out male artisans. This proved to be a fatal mistake, as these new immigrants were just as inexperienced at work as the previous settlers (Divine, 77). Not only were the settlers of the Massachusetts colony advantageously employed...... middle of paper...... the Peake immigrants abruptly and terribly. Only about one-sixth of the settlers survived once they arrived in the colony (Divine, 77). Virginia's selfish ways did not lead them to accomplishment. The Chesapeake settlers completely ignored the means of establishing community simply because of their thirst for land and greed for profit; Prosperity was not visible in their path. The unity of Massachusetts Bay allowed for a strong, robust, and prosperous colony. Works Cited Divine, Robert A., et. Al. American Past and Present Eighth Edition. New York: Pearson Longman, 2007. Kolchin, Peter. American Slavery: 1619 – 1877, New York: Hill and Wang, 1993. Nash, Gary., et. al. The American People: Creating a Nation and a Society. New York: Pearson Longman, 2004. List of Emigrant Ship to VirginiaList of Emigrant Ship to New England