Weegy: Slaves were rarely freed in colonial America. User: How did English come in possession of New York a they settled it and build a city then claim New York be they threaten the Dutch governor who had to surrender see they bought him from the dead from a large amount of money did they claimed it after one of their explorers explored it Weegy: They threatened the Dutch governor, who had to surrender -is how the English came in possession of New York. User: Why did Puritans feel a lack of guilt for the harsh punishments for broken rules a believe They Carry Pl., God’s judgment be there believe in predestination see followed old testament teachings D only for women who were super villain in Puritan society Weegy: Puritans felt a lack of guilt for their harsh punishments for broken rules because they: Followed Old Testament teachings. (More)