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					  What is Plymouth Colony?					 
					
					 This colony was founded by the Pilgrims in 1620. 
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					  What is cold (or harsh)?					 
					
					 New England winters are known for being this. 
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					  What is timber (or wood)?					 
					
					 This natural resource was crucial for shipbuilding in New England. 
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					  What are town meetings?					 
					
					 These gatherings were central to community life in New England colonies. 
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					  Who are the Wampanoag?					 
					
					 This was the Native American group that helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter. 
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					  What is Rhode Island?					 
					
					 This colony was originally part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony but became independent in 1636. 
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					  What is the Atlantic Ocean?					 
					
					 This ocean borders the New England colonies to the east. 
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					  What is fishing?					 
					
					 This was New England's primary industry due to its long coastline. 
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					  What is Puritanism?					 
					
					 This was the main religion practiced in the New England colonies. 
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					  What is the Peace Treaty of Plymouth?					 
					
					 The signing of this peace treaty in 1621 marked the beginning of decades of peace between the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims. 
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					  What is 1679?					 
					
					 New Hampshire became a separate colony in this year. 
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					  What are harbors?					 
					
					 These coastal water features were important for fishing and trade in New England. 
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					  What is subsistence farming?					 
					
					 In New England, this type of farming was practiced due to rocky soil and harsh climates. 
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					  What is Harvard University?					 
					
					 This institution was founded in 1636 and is the oldest college in the United States. 
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					  What is King Philip's War?					 
					
					 This war from 1675-1676 involved Native American tribes and New England settlers. 
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					  Who are the Puritans?					 
					
					 This religious group helped found the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630. 
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					  What are the Appalachian Mountains?					 
					
					 This mountain range runs through parts of New England. 
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					  What is the Triangular Trade?					 
					
					 New England colonies were part of this trade network involving the New World, Africa, and Europe. 
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					  Who is Roger Williams?					 
					
					 He was expelled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for advocating for separation of church and state and went on to found Rhode Island. 
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					  Who is Metacomet (or King Philip)?					 
					
					 He was the Native leader who led an alliance against New England settlers during King Philip's War. 
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					  Who is Thomas Hooker?					 
					
					 He founded Connecticut in 1636 after leaving the Massachusetts Bay Colony. 
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					  What is the Connecticut River?					 
					
					 This New England river was a critical route for transporting goods and people. 
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					  What is shipping (or shipbuilding)?					 
					
					 This industry besides fishing helped establish New England as a trade center. 
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					  What are the Salem Witch Trials?					 
					
					 This 1692 event highlighted the dangerous influence of superstition and fear in Puritan New England. 
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					  What is European encroachment (or land expansion)?					 
					
					 This was a major cause of tension between New England settlers and Native American tribes regarding land. 
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