England’s New England Colonies Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island New Hampshire

Plymouth William Bradford & the Pilgrims came over on the Mayflower They came to Plymouth to escape religious persecution Very religious & family-oriented

The Mayflower Compact The Pilgrims’ form of government They set their own rules and would govern themselves

Pilgrims & Natives Native Americans helped the Pilgrims learn… –How to plant crops –Where to fish –How to fertilize the ground with fish remains

Pilgrims & Natives Celebrated the First Thanksgiving together because the Pilgrims were thankful for the bountiful harvest

Massachusetts Bay Colony Founded by John Winthrop as a religious colony Did very well Colony was extremely prepared for life in the New World

Problems in New England Dissenters did not agree with everything happening in the colony! –Roger Williams: Wanted the church to separate from the leadership of the colony –Anne Hutchinson: Felt people could interpret the Bible without a preacher

Characteristics in New England Climate: Cold, snowy Crops: Corn, wheat, beans, squash Subsistent Farmers who grew enough for their families to eat Turned to the sea for fish and whales

Life in New England Jobs: Farmers, fishermen, traders, forest workers Education was valued & parents had to provide education for their children Mostly Protestant (Puritan) Mostly English Passionate about self-government!

What are some characteristics of a witch? What do witches do?

Salem Witch Trials Series of hearings in front of local magistrates to prosecute people accused of being witches 26 went to trial and were found guilty Witches were hanged

Why Did They Get Accused? FOR NO REAL REASON! They were just suspected of being witches!