Founding of the Colonies | Geography and Climate | Economy and Trade | Society and Culture | Relations with Native Americans |
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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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