Geography and Economy
Name 1 type of crop that grew in New England.
Corn, beans, or pumpkins
What was the Mayflower’s original destination?
Virginia
Which two groups settled New England?
Puritans and Pilgrims
Was the Pilgrims' relationship with natives generally good or bad?
Good
Name 2 states that are part of the New England colonies.
New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Name 2 things New Englanders traded for wheat and tools.
Lumber, fish, maple syrup, or livestock
What was the document that established Plymouth Colony’s form of government?
The Mayflower Compact
Why did the Pilgrims travel to America?
to separate themselves from the Church of England
What was the name of the Native American that taught the New Englanders to plant and grow crops?
Squanto or Tisquantum
This servant from the Caribbean was the first accused witch in Salem
Tituba
The economy of New England was based on what two things?
Trees (lumber) and fishing
Fill in the blank: “The Pilgrims decided they would govern themselves based on ___________ rule.”
Majority
Roger Williams was banished from the Massachusetts colony and eventually founded the colony of _________
Rhode Island
Name 2 Native American tribes that interacted with the New Englanders.
Wampanoag, Massachusett, Nipmuck, Pennacook, Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, or Quinnipiac
What was John Winthrop famous for?
His sermon “A Model of Christian Charity”
Why was New England not as suited for farming as the south?
Rocky soil, climate not as warm
This document for the CT colony helped inspire several items in the US Constitution
Fundamental Orders
How were Puritans different than Pilgrims?
They wanted to reform the church rather than separate from it
What two CT tribes still survive today and operate successful casinos?
Pequots and Mohegans
What were the first 3 settlements in Connecticut?
Hartford, Windsor, and Wethersfield