People from New England Colonies
“Land is a gift that should be used by everyone. I do not like that these newcomers continue to take more and more land for their own uses.”
What is a Native American?
The Puritans did this to people who voiced opinions that were different then theirs.
What is expelled?
Men, women, and sometimes older children who agreed to work in the New World.
Who are indentured servants?
Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire.
What are the New England Colonies?
Town created its own laws and everyone agreed to follow those laws.
What is self-government?
“Come visit my shop. I make special horseshoes that will help your horse to run and jump just like he was young again."
Who is the artisan?
The Puritans came from England and settled in New England for this reason.
What is religious freedom?
These people traveled the Middle Passage against their will.
Who are enslaved people?
Lumber, animal fur, whale, fish
What are natural resources of New England?
In towns with 50 families or more boys and girls attended these to learn basic reading, writing, arithmetic, and religion.
What are elementary schools?
“When the time comes, I will be very cautious in choosing a husband. The man I choose will rule over me and my property for life.”
Who is a woman?
The Puritans called their settlement this.
What is the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
Rocky soil and cool temperatures made this difficult to do in the New England colonies.
What is farming?
New England colonies earned their money mostly from doing these 2 jobs.
What is farming and fishing?
These schools were started in towns with more than 100 families. Boys only went to this school to learn Latin, arithmetic and other things to prepare for college.
What are Grammar schools?
“I pay special attention to the news about trade with England. If I have to pay higher prices to purchase goods for my shop, my customers will have to pay higher prices also. They don’t like that!”
Who is the merchant?
Puritans chose to leave England because they did not agree with the teachings of this church.
What is the church of England?
Used this building for the church worship and for conducting town business.
What is the meetinghouse?
Colonists relied on the following 2 things to get their food and supplies they needed.
What is exports and trading?
One of the very first schoolbooks used in the New England colonies.
What is the Primer?
“Some people questioned my choice to sign a contract to work in the New England Colonies. They don’t understand that my life choices back in England were limited. I am lucky to only have to work 4 years until I can start a farm of my own.”
Who is an indentured servant?
These famous Puritans were expelled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Who were Anne Hutchinson and Roger Williams?
These people could not take part in the town meetings.
Who are the town women?
The system of buying, selling, and earning money in a place.
What is an economy?
Towns in New England were centered around the town.
What is the town common?