Geography & Economy
harsh climate or rocky soil
What was the Mayflower's original destination?
Virginia
Name two significant religious groups in New England.
Puritans and Pilgrims
How would the Pilgrims celebrate the survival of their new colony?
the 1st Thanksgiving
the name given to the mass migration of English people to English colonies in New England and the Caribbean due to the economic, political and religious problems in England
Great Migration
Besides meat, what did whaling provide in the New England Colonies?
oil for lighting
What was the document that established Plymouth Colony's form of government?
The Mayflower Compact
How were Pilgrims different than Puritans?
they wanted to separate themselves from the Church of England
Who taught the Pilgrims how to fertilize the soil?
Squanto
Name 2 states that were once New England colonies.
New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine
The economy of New England was based on what two natural resources?
Trees (lumber) and fishing
Fill in the blank: "The Pilgrims decided they would govern themselves based on _______ rule."
majority
What country did the Pilgrims who came on the Mayflower leave from?
What Native American tribe did Squanto help the Pilgrims establish good relations with?
Wampanoag
Anne Hutchinson
Name two industries that the New England shipbuilding built ships for?
Who was the first governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony?
John Winthrop
The Pilgrims on the Mayflower were led by this person
William Bradford
Which founding member of Providence, Rhode Island publicly disagreed with the General Court for taking land from Native Americans without paying them for it?
Roger Williams
Name the book that schools in New England used teach children Bible stories and community values.
New England Primer
Name the two roles that a person would have to complete in order to become a master craftsperson.
Apprentice, then journeyman
In Massachusetts Bay Colony, government leaders were also_____ leaders.
church
In the Pilgrim community, what was the center of religious life?
What is the name of the Native American who introduced Squanto to the Pilgrims?
Samoset
Which city executed 19 people for witchcraft?
Salem, Massachusetts