1. New England Colonies By
Teren Coulter

2. What states made up the New England Colonies?
Massachusetts:
1630 by John Winthrop
Rhode Island:
1636 by Roger Williams
Connecticut:
1636 by Thomas Hooker
New Hampshire:
1638 by John Wheelwright

3. Why did people come to the New England Colonies?
Freedom of Religion
To keep their family together
Climate
Some came to make money

4. Economy in New England Colonies
Farming and fishing community
Made their own clothes
Grew their own food
corn and wheat
foods that could not be grown were shipped from England

5. Religious Beliefs in the New England Colonies
They were devote Christians.
Left England so they could practice their own religion.
Religious Toleration

6. Government in New England Colonies
Felt they had a right to govern themselves
Shouldn’t have to pay taxes to England
Held town meetings to discuss events
Ran by a governor
Had general rules of civility to live by
People were put in stocks if they did not follow the rules
Rules were based around religion

7. Children in the New England Colonies
The New England Primer was the first text book for children used in the New England Colonies.
Children went to school after they completed chores.
Children played with items around the house: cards, marbles, string, dried beans, etc.

8. Interesting Facts about the New England Colonies
Each family member played an important role and each person had jobs that needed to be completed.
Everyone was valued in the colony including the indentured servants.

9. Comprehension Questions
What is one state that was included in the New England Colonies?
What are two reasons colonists traveled to the New England Colonies?
Where did colonists get most of their food?
What is Religious Toleration?
What happened to colonists who did not follow the rules of civility?
What was the New England Primer?
Was everyone valued in the New England Colonies?

10. California State Standards
Works Cited
California State Standards
Standards that support Colonial Unit
Colonial Period
A stern and austere Puritan worship service
Classroom Clip Art
Colonial Town Scene
Picture of Colonial Family
Map of Early Colonies
Colonial School Scene