Geography & Economy
New England's landscape is _____, rivers, and miles of forests.
Mountains
What was the reason the Mayflower set sail to Virginia?
To establish a colony north of Jamestown
How did the Pilgrims get to the New World?
They went aboard the Mayflower in 1620
Name the Native American tribe that starts with a W?
Wompanoag
How old was Betty Parris?
Nine
What did they use lumber for?
To sell and build ships
What happened while going to Virginia?
They got blown off course and landed north of Virginia
Why did the Puritans not want to go with the Pilgrims?
They didn't want to leave the Church of England
Name the Native American tribe that starts with M?
Massachuset
How old was Abigail Williams?
Eleven
Was the ground suitable for farming?
No, it was rocky and had a short growing season.
What did the Mayflower Compact later form into?
Town meetings and elected officials which was a start towards democracy
What were the two main religions in the New England colonies?
Pilgrims and Puritans
Name the Native American tribe that starts with N?
Nipmuck
What was Tituba?
A slave
What was New England's economy based off of?
Trees and fishing
When was the Mayflower Compact signed?
1620
Why did the Pilgrims go to the Netherlands?
In search of religious freedoms
Name the Native American tribe that starts with P?
Pennacook
How did Sarah Good die?
She was Hanged
What did they trade to other colonies?
Maple syrup and livestock
What did the pilgrims say they would govern themselves by?
Majority rule
What did the Pilgrims eat at the first Thanksgiving?
Deer, turkey, corn, and bread
Name the Native American tribe that starts with Q?
Quinnipiac
Reverend George Burroughs was a _______.
Minister