A theocracy is a place that is ruled by members of the clergy. Massachusetts was governed by the Puritans, and they only allowed members of the to the government, and the church leaders had a great power. In that way the power was with the religious men, and not in secular hands,this made it a theocracy. read more
It encouraged religious tolerance and was open to colonists of differing beliefs. It did not encourage religious tolerance, but it did not strongly oppose it either. It was established by people seeking freedom from religious persecution. read more