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100

This Puritan leader became the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and believed the colony should be an example for others.

John Winthrop

100

This group traveled across the Atlantic aboard the Mayflower in 1620.

Pilgrims

100

Name two important economic activities in the New England colonies besides farming

Fishing, shipbuilding, lumbering, weaving, blacksmiths, whaling

100

What is Mr. C's biggest fear

Flying (airplanes)

200

This person was banished from Massachusetts Bay for challenging Puritan religious leaders and holding secret bible studies

Anne Hutchinson

200

This colony was founded by Puritans seeking to establish a community based on their religious beliefs

Massachusetts Bay Colony

200

In 1692, accusations of witchcraft led to trials and executions in a Massachusetts town. The event later becomes known as

Salem Witch Trials

200

What is Mr. C's spirit animal

Rhino

300

Roger Williams was the founder of this New England Colony

Rhode Island

300

Puritans believed they had a covenant with God to build this type of city

City upon a Hill (i.e. closer to God)

300

This 1620 agreement established a plan for self-government among the Pilgrims male passengers who signed it

Mayflower Compact

300

Mr. C failed one class in College. What subject matter was it

English 105

400

Connecticut was founded by this former puritan who was banished by John Winthrop

Thomas Hooker

400

Before the Pilgrims arrived in Plymouth, they left this country after finding religious freedom but didn't want their children forgetting their English roots

Netherlands

400

intense fear without any specific cause is known as

Mass Hysteria

400

What is Mr. C's go-to Starbucks order

Double Chocolate Chip Frappacuino

500

Why did Roger Williams and Thomas Hooker establish their respective colonies?

More democratic; more power in the hands of more people; religious freedom

500

Samoset and Squanto assisted local Pilgrims in what way(s)

Taught them how to farm; fish used as fertilizer

500

Compare the economies of New England and the Southern colonies. Explain how geography influenced their different economic systems and labor needs.

New England's rocky soil, forests, and coastline encouraged fishing, shipbuilding, trade, and smaller farms. The South's longer growing season and fertile land encouraged cash-crop plantations and greater reliance on enslaved labor.

500

What song did Mr. C perform at his 5th grade Talent show

Eenie Meanie - Justin Bieber + Sean Kingston