Land: Appalachian Mts. (Rocky), Coastal Climate: Northern Cold Climate Most of the Year Resource: Forests, Atlantic Ocean Geography of New England
New England Colonies
30 Second Time Out How was the founding of the Virginia House of Burgesses similar to the signing of the Mayflower Compact? A. Both strengthened the English Parliament’s control over the colonies B. Both gave settlers the right to establish colonies C. Both contributed to the development of representative democracy D. Both created elected legislatures
Religion and Family Sabbath Day: Sunday –Sacred, No working allowed –No joking, playing, socializing at all –Attend church all day long –Women and men separated
Government Positives Town Meetings: to settle and discuss issues Gave them a chance to speak their minds Growth of Democratic ideas in Colonies Negatives Laws are strict Anyone going against the church could be accused of “Witchcraft”
Economy of New England Soil too poor to farm!!! Economy based on the Forest and Ocean –Hunting –Cutting Down Trees –Ship Building –Fishing and Whaling
30 Second Time Out The picture above depicts the Pilgrims first winter in Plymouth. Which of the following happened after this event? A.The Mayflower Compact was signed B.Native Americans taught settlers how to farm. C.King John signed the Magna Carta D.The Virginia Company was founded
Enlightenment Educational Movement in New England Colonies Focused on Science and Reasoning People Searched for Answers to Questions about Life Thru Scientific Method Benjamin Franklin: Greatest Enlightenment Thinker of America
Great Awakening Religious Movement in New England Colonies –Spread Ideas of Democracy in New England –Caused Religious Tolerance to Spread
Colony Date Settled Reason for Settlement Plymouth (Pilgrims) 1620Religious Freedom Massachusetts Bay (Puritans) 1630Religious Freedom, Economic Gain Connecticut (Thomas Hooker) 1636Limited Powers set on Government Rhode Island (Roger Williams) 1636Separation of Church and State
Colony Date Settled Reason for Settlement Plymouth (1)_________ (2)Religious Freedom (3.)_________ (Puritans) 1630Religious Freedom, (4.)______Gain Connecticut (5.) 1636(6). _____set on Government (7.) (Roger Williams) (8.)Separation of (9.)___and(10.)__ _