New England Colonies Intro/Vocab

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New England Colonies

The New England Colonies, comprising Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire, were known for their harsh winters, rocky soil, and a focus on trade, fishing, and shipbuilding.

<p><span style="color: red"><strong>The New England Colonies, comprising Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire, were known for their harsh winters, rocky soil, and a focus on trade, fishing, and shipbuilding. </strong></span></p>
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Puritan

A religious group that settled in New England, seeking to purify the Church of England and practicing a strict, community-focused way of life.

<p><span style="color: red"><strong>A religious group that settled in New England, seeking to purify the Church of England and practicing a strict, community-focused way of life. </strong></span></p>
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John Winthrop

A leading figure in the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, John Winthrop served as its first governor and envisioned it as a "city upon a hill" to inspire Puritan idealism and religious purity.

<p><span style="color: red"><strong>A leading figure in the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, John Winthrop served as its first governor and envisioned it as a "city upon a hill" to inspire Puritan idealism and religious purity.</strong></span> </p>
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Cash Crop

A crop produced for direct sale rather than for use by the grower; examples include tobacco and cotton.

<p><span style="color: red"><strong>A crop produced for direct sale rather than for use by the grower; examples include tobacco and cotton. </strong></span></p>
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Governor

An elected or appointed official who serves as the head of a state or colony, responsible for enforcing laws and overseeing government functions.

<p><span style="color: red"><strong>An elected or appointed official who serves as the head of a state or colony, responsible for enforcing laws and overseeing government functions. </strong></span></p>