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Unit 2: Period 2: 1607–1754
2.2 The New England Colonies
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Where were the New England colonies located?
Northeastern United States
Match the New England colony with its religious motivation:
Massachusetts ↔️ Purify Church of England
Connecticut ↔️ Religious freedom and democratic governance
Rhode Island ↔️ Tolerance and separation of church and state
New Hampshire ↔️ Economic freedom with religious diversity
Roger Williams founded
Rhode Island
to promote religious tolerance.
True
Which New England colony was founded by John Winthrop?
Massachusetts
What was the primary economic activity of the New England colonies due to their abundant coastlines?
Fishing
What type of climate did the New England colonies have?
Cold winters, mild summers
What religious group sought to purify the Church of England and establish New England colonies?
Puritans
The religious motivations of New England
colonies
set precedents for religious freedom and self-governance.
True
The town meeting system in New England allowed citizens to
self-govern
and directly participate in local governance.
True
The town meeting system in New England reflects principles of modern local governments, such as direct participation and community involvement.
True
The New England colonies were located in the northeastern region of the
United
States.
The geography of New England includes rugged terrain, rocky soil, dense forests, and numerous rivers and
coastlines
New England society was centered around tightly-knit Puritan communities focused on religion and
education
Match the New England colony with its religious motivation:
Massachusetts ↔️ Puritan reform
Connecticut ↔️ Greater freedom
Rhode Island ↔️ Religious tolerance
New Hampshire ↔️ Economic opportunity with religious liberty
Why was shipbuilding important in New England?
Access to forests and coastlines
Match the New England colony with its key government feature:
Massachusetts ↔️ General Court with elected representatives
Connecticut ↔️ Fundamental Orders providing self-governance
Rhode Island ↔️ Open forum for decision-making
New Hampshire ↔️ Crown-appointed governors
Daily life in New England communities revolved around farming, crafts, religious observances, and limited social
events
The Puritan emphasis on community-oriented values shaped the overall culture and daily activities of New England
settlements
What principle did Roger Williams advocate for in the founding of Rhode Island?
Religious tolerance
What system in Massachusetts and Connecticut demonstrated the ability of citizens to self-govern?
Town meeting system
The New England economy was primarily based on fishing, shipbuilding, and subsistence
farming
Thomas Hooker is known for advocating self-governance through the Fundamental Orders of
Connecticut
Order the religious motivations of the New England colonies from most to least religious freedom:
1️⃣ Rhode Island (Tolerance and separation of church and state)
2️⃣ New Hampshire (Economic freedom with religious diversity)
3️⃣ Connecticut (Religious freedom and democratic governance)
4️⃣ Massachusetts (Purify Church of England)
The New England colonies influenced the nation's development by setting precedents for religious freedom and self-governance.
True
Order the geographical features that describe New England
1️⃣ Rugged terrain
2️⃣ Rocky soil
3️⃣ Dense forests
4️⃣ Numerous rivers and coastlines
The
New England
colonies' geography and climate influenced their economy and society.
True
Match the New England colony with its key religious motivation and figure:
Massachusetts ↔️ Puritan reform, John Winthrop
Connecticut ↔️ Greater freedom, Thomas Hooker
Rhode Island ↔️ Religious tolerance, Roger Williams
New Hampshire ↔️ Economic opportunity, John Mason
The New England colonies used a town meeting system where male residents made collective
decisions
New Hampshire had crown-appointed
governors
Order the social groups in New England communities from highest to lowest status:
1️⃣ Landowners and merchants
2️⃣ Farmers
3️⃣ Laborers
4️⃣ Servants
Where were the New England colonies located?
Northeastern region of U.S.
What were the primary economic activities of the New England colonies?
Fishing, shipbuilding, farming
Puritans established New England colonies primarily to purify the Church of England.
True
What role did farmers play in New England communities?
Supported local food supply
What were the primary roles of farmers in New England communities?
Self-sufficient cultivators
What three values did the Puritans emphasize in New England communities?
Religion, education, community
Match the historical figure with their colony and notable event:
John Winthrop ↔️ Massachusetts, emphasis on Puritan religious conformity
Thomas Hooker ↔️ Connecticut, drafting of the Fundamental Orders
Roger Williams ↔️ Rhode Island, founding of the colony
The New England colonies, particularly Rhode Island, set important precedents for religious freedom and the separation of church and
state
The New England colonies developed industries such as fishing, shipbuilding, and subsistence farming.
True
The New England
climate
featured cold, harsh winters and mild summers.
True
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