Puritan Villages
What group was persecuted for their religious beliefs in England?
The Puritans
Why did some people leave Puritan settlements?
They disagreed with the strict Puritan rules
Which Native American group fought settlers during the Pequot War?
The Pequot
What was the largest settlement in New Netherland?
New Amsterdam
Who founded Pennsylvania?
William Penn
Which king disliked the Puritans calling for change in the Church?
King Charles I
What colony became the first to allow freedom of religion?
Rhode Island
What was another name for King Philip?
Metacomet
Which European country originally settled New Netherland?
The Dutch
What religious group did William Penn join?
The Quakers
What company did wealthy Puritans form before sailing to America?
The Massachusetts Bay Company
What did Puritan leaders try to silence?
New Ideas
About how many settlements were attacked during King Philip’s War?
More than 50 settlements
What did New Amsterdam become after the English took over?
New York City
What does Philadelphia mean?
"city of brotherly love"
What was the first Puritan settlement in Massachusetts called?
Boston
What important buildings were usually found in Puritan villages?
A school and a meeting house/church
In what year did Connecticut settlers attack the Pequot?
1637
What was New Netherland renamed after England took control?
New York
What was William Penn’s main motivation for founding Pennsylvania?
Religious freedom and making money
Who was the governor of the Puritan settlement in Massachusetts?
John Winthrop
What happened to families who did not follow Puritan rules?
They could be forced to leave the community
What did the end of King Philip’s War mark?
The end of Native American power in the region
What was another word for proprietors?
Business Owners
What colony eventually formed from the Three Lower Counties?
Deleware