1. New England Colonies

2. New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Colonies

3. Geography/Location Thin, rocky layer of dirt Forests and mountains Climate went from warm to very cold Farming was difficult

4. Land Characteristics Climate-Long harsh winters and short summers-short growing season Mountainous The soil was very rocky and thin (not deep), which was not good for farming Direct access to waterways

5. Resources Wheat Oats Peas Lumber Fish – mainly Cod fish Whales

6. Industries Fishing Shipbuilding Whaling Exported lumber and fish to Europe These industries were possible due to the harbors and ports in the area.

7. Triangular Trade New England West Indies Africa Dropped off: molasses Picked up: rum Dropped off: rum Picked up: slaves Dropped off: slaves Picked up: molasses The products of New England were often traded to other places. These are the shipping routes between North America, Europe, and Africa.

8. People Puritans /Pilgrims – English colonists who settled in the New England colonial region and wanted to form communities where they could follow the rules of the Bible and serve their God. Sailors – hunted whales and fished Shipbuilders – used wood provided from the thick forests to build ships

9. What do you notice about the city and environment?

10. Boston Largest City for Trade Boston Harbor for Shipping and Trading Pivotal City in History We will learn later

11. Education Every town with more than 50 people had to have a school. Had more schools than the other colonies would eventually have. Harvard was the first university in the colonies.

12. Roles Apprentice Artisan Industry workers Women

13. Artisans People who were skilled at making things by hand, like silver spoons or wooden chairs. Liked the big cities as there were more customers in a city Attracted by the free market economy-which means people could buy and sell what they wanted. Artisans worked as craftsmen in towns and on plantations. They learned their craft by first working as apprentices.

14. Women Ran the store Took care of the home If the family was wealthy, they entertained and maintained the social status of the family. Children were sent to school or private tutors if you were wealthy.

15. Apprentice Someone who studies with a master to learn a new skill or business Boys learned shoemaking, printing or bookmaking Girls learned how to spin thread and weave cloth.