1. Early English Colonies Part 2 Massachusetts Colonies
Mr. Heath
Blue Creek Elementary School
2011

2. New England
Region named “New England” by John Smith

3. Massachusetts Pilgrims and Puritans
Came for Religious Freedom and a Better Life
Both groups were persecuted because of their faith
Persecuted—mistreated because of religious beliefs
Disagreed with the Church of England

4. Protestant Reformation
Before Reformation—Only Catholic Church in Europe
Many Christians broke away from Catholic Church to form their own churches
Church of England = Official Church in England—Everyone in England had to be members
Pilgrims and Puritans thought Church of England was too much like the Catholic Church
Martin Luther

5. Plymouth
Pilgrims or Separatists because they wanted to separate from the
Church of England
Led by William Bradford
Landed at Plymouth in 1620
Almost half died the first winter
Survived with help of Native Americans

6. Help from the Indians Squanto and Samoset spoke English
Traded with Pilgrims
Showed them where and how to fish and grow crops
Massasoit signed peace treaty
Both sides promised to live in peace and support each other

9. Massachusetts Bay Colony
Started in 1630 by Puritans where Boston is today
Leader: John Winthrop
Wanted to create a “City on a Hill” or a Christian colony that would be a model for the world
Very Successful
Massachusetts Bay
Plymouth

10. Strict Colony Many Rules No religious freedom Believed in hard work
Worked from sunrise to sunset
Required to go to church on Sunday
No dancing and no plays
Harsh punishment for crimes
Made time for house-raising and weddings

11. Democracy in Massachusetts Bay
Town Meeting
Every male church member had the right to speak
Decisions made by voting
Many New England towns are governed by town meetings today

12. Typical New England Town
Meeting House
Family Homes
Town Square