The New England Colonies Chapter Three, Section Two Pages Textbook Questions

When was Connecticut established? Why? By whom? When-1636 When-1636 Why-Puritans did not believe in religious toleration, Puritan laws were too strict, MA Bay Colony became too overcrowded and there was a desire for better farmland so… Why-Puritans did not believe in religious toleration, Puritan laws were too strict, MA Bay Colony became too overcrowded and there was a desire for better farmland so… By Whom-Thomas Hooker moved his congregation to the Connecticut Valley from MA Bay Colony By Whom-Thomas Hooker moved his congregation to the Connecticut Valley from MA Bay Colony

What and how was a government established for Connecticut? What-Fundamental Orders of Connecticut- these laws were a constitution that extended voting rights to non-church members and limited the power of the governor and government (unlike that of General Court) What-Fundamental Orders of Connecticut- these laws were a constitution that extended voting rights to non-church members and limited the power of the governor and government (unlike that of General Court) How-It expanded the idea of representative government-there was an elected assembly and governor How-It expanded the idea of representative government-there was an elected assembly and governor

When was New Hampshire established? By whom? When & By Whom-1623-a village near Portsmouth was established by John Mason and Sir Ferdinando Gorges When & By Whom-1623-a village near Portsmouth was established by John Mason and Sir Ferdinando Gorges When & By Whom-1638-John Wheelwright established the town of Exeter and more so established New Hampshire When & By Whom-1638-John Wheelwright established the town of Exeter and more so established New Hampshire Why-Settled because colonists were seeking riches (like Jamestown) Why-Settled because colonists were seeking riches (like Jamestown) New Hampshire was originally part of MA, but in 1680 became a separate, royal colony New Hampshire was originally part of MA, but in 1680 became a separate, royal colony

What and how was a government established for New Hampshire? John Wheelwright drew up the Exeter Compact, which was based on the Mayflower Compact

When was Rhode Island established? Why? By whom? When-1636 When-1636 Why-Not everyone agreed with the New England Way, Puritans did not believe in religious toleration and Puritan laws were too strict so… Why-Not everyone agreed with the New England Way, Puritans did not believe in religious toleration and Puritan laws were too strict so… By Whom-In 1636, Roger Williams fled southward and founded Rhode Island by purchasing the land from the Native Americans (Williams was actually forced by the General Court to leave MA Bay Colony due to his beliefs) By Whom-In 1636, Roger Williams fled southward and founded Rhode Island by purchasing the land from the Native Americans (Williams was actually forced by the General Court to leave MA Bay Colony due to his beliefs) Rhode Island guaranteed religious freedom, separation of church and state and allowed all white males to vote (unlike MA Bay Colony) Rhode Island guaranteed religious freedom, separation of church and state and allowed all white males to vote (unlike MA Bay Colony) Roger Williams, a minister in Salem, MA, founded the first Baptist church in America Roger Williams, a minister in Salem, MA, founded the first Baptist church in America Roger Williams opposed forced attendance at church and the English colonists’ taking of Native American land by force (unlike MA Bay Colony) Roger Williams opposed forced attendance at church and the English colonists’ taking of Native American land by force (unlike MA Bay Colony) Anne Hutchinson-believed that a person could worship God without the help of a church, minister or Bible Anne Hutchinson-believed that a person could worship God without the help of a church, minister or Bible She conducted discussions in her home that challenged church authority and she was brought to trial and forced to leave MA In 1638 she fled to RI

What were the causes and results of King Philip’s War? Causes Causes Land ownership-To Europeans, land could be owned by individuals, to Native Americans, land belonged to everyone Religious differences Increased European population=Europeans desiring more land Puritans vs. Wampanoag (King Philip was the English name of Metacom, leader of Wampanoag)

What were the causes and results of King Philip’s War? Results Results Wampanoag lost despite their alliances Native American losses-3,000 killed, Metacom died, 500 enslaved Those Native Americans who remained lost their land and were forced to become laborers European losses-about 600 killed, more than 45 villages attacked and about 12 destroyed English settlers left expanded even farther into Native American land

What were the causes and results of the Salem Witch Trials? Causes Causes The younger Puritan generation did not share the strict Puritan views of their parents Several Salem village girls told frightening stories about witches while pretending to be bewitched Witch hunts began in 1692 as a result The clergy saw the witch hunts as a sign from God for the village to return to a strict Puritan lifestyle

What were the causes and results of the Salem Witch Trials? Results Results Hysteria spread throughout the village Those accused were forced to name other witches More than 100 people were arrested and tried (of those 20 were found guilty and put to death) The panic was short-lived, but the experience showed how a society can create scapegoats for its problems