1. Massachusetts Bay Colony
1630
Massachusetts Bay Colony
J. Golden
A. Hodge
M. Phu
B. Skibar

2. KEY TERMS
John Winthrop
Blue Laws
Dominion of England
Algonquian
Narragansett
Mohegan
Pequot
Wampanoag

3. History
Year founded- 1630
Why?- The Puritans wanted to purify the Church of England
Who?- The Massachusetts Bay Company which was strongly Puritans
A Charter colony
“City Upon a Hill”- to be an example for the rest of the world in rightful living

4. Government type
Massachusetts Bay started the idea of democracy and theocracy in their governments
John Winthrop was voted first Governor.
The Blue Laws- Bible influenced laws
Dominion of England

5. Economy Diverse economy
Small farms- basic crops such as wheat, corn, and beans
Maritime trade- furs,timber, the tar and pitch for shipbuilding, and rum.
Fishing and small industries
Conflict over economic prosperity

6. Culture “New England Way” People came with their full family
Men were dominant
Women had very few rights
Children received schooling
Salem Witch Trials (1692)

7. Religion PURITANS Model religious community “English Israel”
They didn’t tolerate any other religion
Religious freedoms were restricted
Church Law=Civil Law
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8. Population 1630 there were 1,000 1750 there was 180,000
Mostly Puritans
Native Americans enslaved after the Pequot War.

9. Relationships with the Native Americans
Algonquian
Narragansett
Mohegan
Pequot
Wampanoag
Leading to the Pequot War
3 massacres in different Pequot Villages
Killed more than 400 Pequot men, women and children in an hour of the 1 attack
The remaining pequot were captured and sold as slaves or escaped
Problem:
Encroachment & Trade control

10. Review
1750 -
Population of 180,000 people including Pequot slaves
1630s
Founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony
1630s
John Winthrop stated the “City upon a hill” purpose
Mid-1600s
Puritans established the Blue Laws
1630s
John Winthrop became governor
1692
Salem Witch Trials
Pequot War occured