the new england colonies
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The New England ColoniesThe colonists who settled in New England
sought to practice their religion as they saw fit.
Puritans and SeparatistsIn England, all people were required to follow
the rules of the Church of EnglandPuritans- they argued that the Church Of
England should be “ purified” by getting rid of all the Catholic practices.
Separatists-a person who refused to accept the authority of the Church of England. They believed that the church should only perform Baptism and Communion
Separatists FleeSeparatists fled to the Netherlands, but felt
their children were forgetting English customs, so they decided to go to North America
Pilgrims- Separatists that founded the Plymouth Colony
The MayflowerSeptember 1620, 41
Pilgrims(Separatists) boarded the Mayflower, and set sail for Virginia.
Bad weather and mistakes by the ship’s captain caused them to land in Plymouth Massachusetts.
Since they were outside Virginia territory, the Pilgrims decided to sign the Mayflower Compact before they left the ship-an agreement to set up the colony’s first government.
Colonists meet Native AmericansMassassoit(leader of the
Wampanoag) visited Plymouth with Squanto and helped the colonists survive the winter by teaching them how to rake clams, and grow pumpkins and corn, and where to hunt deer and beaver.
In the Fall, the colonists and the Wampanoag gathered to celebrate the colonist’s first harvest, which became known as Thanksgiving
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The “ Great Migration”Some Puritans felt they needed to leave
England to purify their faith.In 1628, the first group of Puritans came to
Massachusetts. Over the next 10 years, 20,000 Puritans left England and came to Massachusetts in what became known as the “ Great Migration”
The Massachusetts Bay ColonyThe Puritans settled in a harbor that they
named Boston. The Puritans came well prepared, were
better educated, and wealthier than the Pilgrims.
They sailed in March so they had time to plant crops
They selected John Winthrop as their governor before leaving England.
In 1691, the Plymouth colony and the Massachusetts Bay colony united as Massachusetts
The New England WayThe Puritan congregation was their
government.By law, everyone had to attend church.The New England Way- emphasized duty,
godliness, hard work, and honesty.Puritan Law required that all children learn
how to read, in order to read the Bible.
Intolerance Leads to New ColoniesRoger Williams believed in
separating church and government affairs.
He was banned from the Massachusetts Bay Colony, so he and a few followers moved south and formed a settlement called Providence.
Anne Hutchinson was banned and formed Portsmouth
Portsmouth and Providence eventually formed the colony of Rhode Island
ConnecticutFounded by people who disagreed with
Puritan ruleThomas Hooker led the formation of
ConnecticutHe believed men of all religions should be
allowed to take part in the government
New HampshireFormed in 1679 by people who sought more
freedom and better farmland. They hoped for better fishing and fur trade
Trade and the start of SlaveryNew England land was hilly and rocky, with
thick forests.The climate was very cold, and the
surrounding waters were full of fish. Contained several good harbors for ships to
load and unload goods. Triangular Trade-triangle-shaped trade
routes among the colonies, the West Indies, Africa, and Europe.
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