The New England Colonies

The Pilgrims and Puritans came to America to avoid religious persecution. Wanted To purify Anglican church Some wanted to separate from church “separatists” Pilgrims Separa- tists who left England Anglican leaders began to punish separatists 1620: Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock Mayflower Compact Attempt at self govern-ment 1629-1640: Great Migration 1629: King Charles gives charter to Mass. Bay company 1630: Puritans arrive in N.E. Well prepared Few Died From sickness Mass. Colony Did well

Religion and government were closely linked in the New England colonies. Mass. Charter Provided more independence General Court a type of self govt. Politics and religion were closely linked in Puritan New Eng. Not all Puritans Share same Religious veiws Roger Williams Ann Hutchinson 19 people Put to death

Education was important in the New England colonies. Parents wanted their children to be able to read the Bible. 1647: Used characters from Bible Learned to read/write while also learning religious values 1700: More schools in New Eng. Than in other colonies Other colonies:

The New England economy was based on trade and farming. Slavery didn’t become import. Little demand for farm laborers N.E. farms Not grow Cash crops N.E. had harsh climate, rocky soil Trade vital to N.E.’s economy Merchants traded local to overseas Traded local goods Merchants grew in wealth and power Leading members of N.E. society Fishing became one of N.E.’s leading industries Rich waters of N.E.’s coast Lots of fish Shipbuilding became important in N.E. Plenty of forests More trade needed more ships Northern economy needed skilled craftspeople Used the apprentice system