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Why did the Puritans come to the New World?
They were in search of religious freedom
Name 2 items that they traded with other colonies?
Lumber, maple syrup, fish, horses and fur
What were the New England colonists known for?
To build ships
How many books are in the Old Testament?I
27
Who fought the battle of Jericho?
Joshua
What was the most popular crop grown in New England?
Corn
What is a merchant?
Traveling salesman
Name 3 natural resources found in the New England colonies
Trees, rivers, whales and fish
How many books in the NT?
29
Who got up into a tree to see Jesus?
Zacchaeus
What were the main responsibilities of boys in the colony?
They helped their fathers build houses, fish, hunt and farm the land.
What was lumber used for?
Building houses, boats, sawmills and ships
What did the Appalachian Mountain provide for the colonists?
Plenty of trees for lumber
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
What is the first book of the Bible
genesis
What was the responsibilities of girls in the colonies?
They helped their mothers with the children, they helped cook and clean, and they made candles.
What times did they make from corn husk?
Baskets and moccasins
Why were whales a valuable resource for the colonists?
Whales were hunted for their blubber which was turned into oil for their lamps.
Who built the ark?
Noah
What is the last book of the Bible?
Revelation
Why was it difficult to grow crops in New England?
Because the terrain was rocky and the weather was cold.
Name the 4 colonies that made up New Englad
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire
How many books in the Bible?
66
Who was the father of many nations?
Abraham
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