Geography
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire
What was the document that established the Plymouth Colony's form of government?
Mayflower Compact
Which two groups settled New England?
Pilgrims and Puritans
Many young women and some men were accused of this in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692
Witchcraft
Your 8th grade Social Studies teacher
Who is Mr. A
What are the names of the 2 major settlements in Massachusetts?
Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay
The Pilgrims and Wampanoag tribe held this to celebrate the first good harvest of the season.
(Bonus: How do Native Americans view Thanksgiving?)
The First Thanksgiving
Native Americans view it as a day of mourning due to fighting and forced relocation after the celebration
What was the primary reason for the Pilgrims fleeing England for the New World?
They were seeking religious freedom after criticizing the Church of England
What was the role of women like in Puritan society?
Women were expected to stay at home and care for children and their husbands.
They were expected to be obedient to their husband and any other males in the community
This Wampanoag Indian taught the Pilgrims how to plant corn in Plymouth and was at the First Thanksgiving
Who was Squanto?
Corn, beans, pumpkin, etc.
Fill in the blank: "The Pilgrims decided that they would govern themselves based on _____ rule"
Majority
Where did the Pilgrims land in Massachusetts after getting lost at sea?
Plymouth
Describe education in Puritan society. What was considered a good education? What was not?
Puritans emphasized a religious education. Learning about ordinary subjects such as math and science were frowned upon
Despite this, they did value education and learning how to read. Children would receive an education in religion in school
This governor of the Massachusetts Bay colony was famous for his "City on the Hill" sermon
Who was John Winthrop?
Describe the climate of the New England colonies
Cold with longer winters, short growing season, rocky soil makes farming difficult
The Puritans governed their communities with _______-style democracy
Athenian
How are Pilgrims different from Puritans?
Pilgrims wanted to separate from the church, while Puritans wanted to reform the church
Describe the relationship between Puritan religion and government in their society
Church and state were connected.
Laws were created to keep people from sinning and punishments were severe.
thought people were devilish and unable to control themselves without strict rules. People were banished if they disagreed
This man was banished from Massachusetts Bay after criticizing Puritan society. He would end up founding Rhode Island
Who was Roger Williams?
The economy of the New England colonies was based around what three things?
Shipbuilding, fishing, trade
Describe the similarities and differences between the Mayflower Compact and the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Mayflower Compact uses vague language. Gives leaders the power to make laws but doesn't outline specific laws.
Orders of Connecticut actually list specific laws
Both are motivated by God and seeking religious freedom.
Both support the idea of forming a government for the good of the people
The Pilgrims are also known as ______ because they wished to split from the Church of England
Separatists
Compare Puritan life to life in the Southern colonies.
Consider: education, role of women, religion, economy, etc.
Warm, humid climate vs. colder climate
Good soil for farming vs poor soil
Agriculture vs. shipbuilding and fishing
Wealthy white receive education vs. most people obtain some sort of education
This Native American chief fought the New Englanders in King Phillip's War
Who was Metacom?