Massachusetts Bay Colony Gebran A., Miles G., Lauren V. -Block 3

Keywords & Key Terms New England Confederation Pequot War King Philip’s War Triangular Trade Subsistence farming Puritans

History(Miles G.) Great Migration AFTER pilgrims Reverend John Cotton urged N.A. conversion Founded by Puritans and John Winthrop (1630) Received land from William Blackstone Thomas Dudley proposed the name, Boston. New England Confederation made (1643) Involved in Pequot War with John Underhill (1637) King Philip’s War brought Indian attacks (1675)

History

Government(Lauren V.) The government remained in the hands of the General Court Became a charter colony after John Winthrop Jr. obtained a charter from King Charles I Puritans established a theocratic government Increasing hostility between the colony and England resulted in annulment of charter Puritans intolerant of other beliefs All laws centered around God Taxes were collected to support Puritan churches

Population (Gebran A.) The population of the colony grew rapidly, peaking in the 1630’s. There was also a rather large amount of Native Americans living in the area. A vast majority of the population was Puritan.

Culture (Gebran A.) The colony had unique characteristics. Strong focus on education. The Puritans believed they were doing God’s work. Used a system known as “The New England Way”. Male dominated colony. Land was divided by communal agreement.

Religion (Miles G.) Were Puritans, but NOT separatists Had strong missionary practices Strong relationship between God/Satan Witchcraft hysteria (Salem) Predestination God formed covenant with them

Economy (Miles G.) Diverse economy Subsistence farming 1640, began trade with England Triangular trade in 1644 Farmers became successful

Relationships with Native Americans (Miles G.) Puritans thought of N.A’s as inferior because of religion Many arguments over land ownage Pequot War King Philip’s War

Key People (Gebran A.) John Winthrop : One of the leading figures in the founding of the Massachusetts Bay colony. Reverend John Cotton : The foremost minister and religious figure of the colony. Thomas Dudley : Served as governor of the colony at times and founded Newtowne, now known as Cambridge. King Charles I : Granted the 1629 charter to found a second colony in the Massachusetts area. John Underhill : An early English settler who was hired by the colony as a captain to train their militia William Blackstone : Invited Puritans to live with him in Massachusetts.

Key Events (Lauren V.) New England Confederation (1643) Pequot War (1637) King Philip’s War (1675) Founding of Boston (1630) Mass. Bay Chartered (1629) Salem Witch Trials (1692)