New England Colonies Review
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New England Colonies
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire
specialization of New England
fishing, whaling, shipbuilding, naval supplies, metal tools and equipment
Plymouth
Colony settled by the Pilgrims. It eventually merged with Massachusetts Bay colony.
Pilgrims
Settled Plymouth. Also know as separatists because they wanted to separate from the Church of England
Puritans
A religious group who wanted to purify the Church of England. They came to America for religious freedom and settled Massachusetts Bay.
religious persecution
the mistreatment of an individual or group because of their religious beliefs
Soil in New England
rocky, very thin, hard for farming
Climate of New England Colonies
moderate summers, cold winters
Social life of New England
centered around the church
Political life of New England
town meetings
Mayflower Compact
1620 - The first agreement for self-government in America. It was signed by the 41 men on the Mayflower and set up a government for the Plymouth colony.
social
people interacting with one another, traditions and culture
economics
relating to money
civics
relating to politics and government
Massachusetts Bay Colony
One of the first settlements in New England; established in 1630 and became a major Puritan colony. Became the state of Massachusetts, originally where Boston is located. It was a major trading center, and absorbed the Plymouth community