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The New England Colonies

Miss Bails. The New England Colonies. I. Geography of New England. A. Hills, low mountains, rocky soil, coast for fishing B. Winter: long/snowy; summer: short/warm. COMPREHENSION Questions. •Describe the geography and climate of New England?

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The New England Colonies

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  1. Miss Bails The New England Colonies

  2. I. Geography of New England A. Hills, low mountains, rocky soil, coast for fishing B. Winter: long/snowy; summer: short/warm

  3. COMPREHENSION Questions •Describe the geography and climate of New England? •Do you think geography affected the New England economy? How?

  4. II. Puritans in Massachusetts Bay A. Some wanted reform in the Church of England; originally these people were influential, but in the 1620s religious persecution began B. The Puritans Left England

  5. II. Puritans in Massachusetts Bay C. The Massachusetts Bay Company 1. 1630: 900 colonists formed Massachusetts Bay Company 2. By 1643, there were 20,000 colonists 3. Colonists worshiped as they chose, but there was no religious toleration

  6. COMPREHENSION Questions Why did Puritans establish the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

  7. III. New Colonies A. Disagreements led to new colonies B. Roger Williams forced to leave Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1635; he founded Providence, Rhode Island in 1636 C. In 1644, Rhode Island received a charter; no official church (religious tolerance)

  8. III. New Colonies D. Anne Hutchinson’s Dissent 1. She questioned Puritan teachings and was expelled from Massachusetts 2. 1642: New York State

  9. III. New Colonies E. Settling Connecticut 1. Thomas Hooker left England in 1636 and established Connecticut; 1662: received official charter 2. John Wheelwright founded New Hampshire in 1638; 1680: received charter

  10. COMPREHENSION Questions How did the lack of religious toleration affect politics in the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

  11. IV. Growth and Change A. Puritans: towns/churches manage own affairs B. Town meetings set taxes and elected officials C. Main jobs: farmers, fishermen, and shippers

  12. IV. Growth and Change D. King Phillip’s War 1. 1670: 12,000 Native Americans (1/10th of the original population) 2. Metacom/King Phillip was determined to stop Puritan expansion 3. 1675-76: Metacom killed, 12 English towns were destroyed, 1000s of killed

  13. IV. Growth and Change E. Puritan Influence Declines 1. The new generation lost religious fervor 2. Successful businessmen become the new leaders

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