Massachusetts Bay Colony (1630) By: Michael Kanwal Victoria Block 3

Key Words Theocracy King Philip Dame Schools The New England Way

History Settled by 1,000 wealthy Puritan’s in search of religious freedom. Came to America on ship and established the Massachusetts Bay Colony near a modern city in America and nicknamed “City upon a hill”

Government John Winthrop was governor of the colony from October 20, 1629 - May 14, 1634 This government focused on religion, as they were founded based upon it.

Economics The colony was all wealthy whites as they were in a era of slavery, and the colony made money from shipbuilding, fishing, fur,lumber production. The creations in this colony were exported to Europe and purchased by other colonies.

Population 1630s population at 1,000. Mid 1640s population at 20,000. English puritans settled in Massachusetts Bay.

Culture Religion was tied heavily into their culture. The New England Way was a set of principles. Dame Schools were taught by women. Every kid in the colony had to know how to read. Women were excluded from town meetings and decision making. Children were considered property of their parents.

Religion Puritan refugees from England Theocracy Differences in views were banned Women were seen as prone to the Devil’s influence The majority of suspected witches executed were women Children were expected to help out Boys worked in the fields with their dads Girls worked in the home with their moms Children had limited schooling They had enough school to learn to read the Bible Advanced schooling was only for boys

Native American Relations King Philip’s War (1675-1676) Due to Puritans’ push for land Puritans massacred the Pequot people They continued to expand their territory until Native Americans fought back and a war began Puritans almost lost Racial strain resulted from the struggle for land A drawing of King Philip.

Events New England Way King Philip’s War Founded as a safe haven for Puritans Governor John Winthrop (1629-1634)