Two Important New England Settlements The Plymouth Colony Settlers known as Pilgrims and Separatists Flagship Mayflower arrives in 1620 Leader – William Bradford “The Mayflower Compact” provides for social, religious, and economic freedom, while still maintaining ties to Great Britain
Two Important New England Settlements The Massachusetts Bay Colony Settlers known as Puritans Flagship Arbella arrives in 1630 Leader – John Winthrop “The Arbella Covenant” clearly establishes a religious and theocratic settlement, free of ties to Great Britain