INSTRUCTIONS YOU WILL BE TAKING A JOURNEY THROUGH THE NEW ENGLAND COLONIES. TAKE YOUR PASSPORT THROUGH YOU JOURNEY AND RECORD THE REQUIRED INFORMATION. AT THE END, HAVE YOUR TEACHER STAMP YOUR PASSPORT.

Religion Religious Freedom led to the establishment of the New England Colonies. In 1620 Puritan pilgrims established the first New England Colony.

Religion PURITAN wanted to get away from the Anglican Church. Essentially the Pilgrims came in order to practice their religion without fear of persecution.

Religion The Church of England began to punish Puritans because they chose to follow their own beliefs. Politics and Religion were closely linked in Puritan New England. Government leaders were also church leaders.

Political Politics and Religion were closely related. Laws mandated that states enforce religious devotion. Only male church members were allowed to vote or serve in the government.

Politics Town meetings were held monthly in the town’s meeting hall. A system of self government was established allowing the colonist to govern themselves.

New Englanders practiced subsistence farming. Farmers who practiced subsistence farming grew enough food for themselves with little leftover for trade. Economy

Area The New England Colonies were established in Massachusetts Bay. New England Colonies found themselves with a short growing season. This in combination with rocky landscapes made farming difficult. Other geographic features allowed Colonist to making a living in other areas.

Area Forests were abundant in the area this provided for the lumber industry. Lumber was used to construct ships. Since the colonies were established along the Atlantic Ocean, Cod fishing became another major source of revenue.

Economy Other important factors of the Economy included: Shipbuilding Whaling Fishing Trapping Logging

Life In The Colonies Daily life in the New England Colonies centered around religion, family duties, and public work. Religion shaped everyday life in the colonies Most Puritans came in family groups and everyone helped tend to farming duties.

Life In The Colonies Parents helped choose their children’s marriage partners because marriage involved a transfer of property from one family to another. In Puritan society women had three main duties: » Obey their husbands » Have children » Run the household

Life In The Colonies Education was an important part of colonial life, mostly because mothers and fathers wanted their children to be able to read the Bible. Laws were passed requiring parents to provide instruction for their children.

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