1. New England Colonies

2. Enviornment Climate is cold, which means long winters
Soil is rocky and poor, which means it is hard to grow crops.
- How did this effect the Piligrams’ lifestyle?

3. Religion The religion of the New England Colonies is _________.
Religion played a large role in the life of the New England Colonists
Religion shaped the whole colony
When the church filled up, and new town was built

4. Education School was based on the Bible.
Most children were sent to school, which was in a church.
Public schools existed, which means then poor were also able to attend school.

5. Government
The Mayflower Compact was the start of the new form of government used in the New England Colonies.
Town Meetings took place in the New England Colonies.
Mayflower Compact: Document written by the Pilgrims that established general guidelines for self government. (1620)
Town Meetings: Political meeting at which people make decisions on local issues; used primarily in New England.