Seeking Religious Freedom
The Church of England was run by this person, and no other religion was allowed.
Who is the King?
This man helped the Pilgrims survive by showing them how to farm and fish.
Who is Squanto?
As more settlers arrived to New England, this Native group lost land and went to war with the English.
Who were the Wampanoag?
These four colonies made up the Middle Colonies.
What are New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware?
This inventor, writer, and statesman became one of the most important figures in early American history.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
This group of Separatists left England so they could practice their religion freely. They landed in Plymouth.
Who were the Pilgrims?
This religious group believed everyone should live by strict moral rules and sign covenants.
Who were the Puritans?
This war ended Native resistance in New England after the settlers won.
What is King Philip’s War?
The King of England gave this Quaker leader land to repay a debt.
Who is William Penn?
This publication by Benjamin Franklin included advice, sayings, and proverbs.
What is Poor Richard’s Almanac?
The Pilgrims first moved here before deciding to go to North America.
What is the Netherlands?
The Puritans made everyone in their colony sign this kind of agreement.
What is a covenant?
The leader of the Wampanoag who fought against the settlers in King Philip’s War.
Who is Metacomet (King Philip)?
This colony was taken over by the English and renamed to honor the Duke of York.
What is New York?
Two democratic principles that started in the Middle Colonies.
What are trial by jury and freedom of the press?
The Pilgrims traveled across the Atlantic Ocean on this famous ship.
What is the Mayflower?
People who broke Puritan rules often faced this punishment.
What is being banished or forced to leave the colony?
After losing King Philip’s War, this happened to Metacomet’s family.
What is they were captured and sold into slavery?
William Penn wanted access to this so he could have an ice-free port for trade.
What is the Atlantic Ocean?
Most people in the Middle Colonies who weren’t servants or slaves earned a living this way.
What is by working as shopkeepers, craft workers, or small farmers?
This agreement helped the Pilgrims stay united and promised to follow future laws.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
This man was banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony because he believed in religious tolerance and fair treatment of Native Americans.
Who is Roger Williams?
During this event, Pennsylvania leaders used a fake land deal to take over a million acres from the Lenape.
What is the Walking Purchase?
This man’s trial helped strengthen freedom of the press and trial by jury.
Who is John Peter Zenger?
This religious movement began in 1738 and focused on emotional, personal faith.
What is the First Great Awakening?