THE NORTH New England

Politics in [North] New England Politics & Religion closely linked Gov’t officials also church members Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Representative Democracy Allowed men who weren’t church members to vote Outlined powers of general courts **Church and State in New England

Social Factors Great Migration (1630-1640) 3 main reasons: Thousands of people left England 3 main reasons: People losing jobs Charles I raises taxes Anglican Church punishing Puritans **The Massachusetts Bay Colony

Education is important Daily Life & Customs Revolves around religion (Puritan) Skilled workers, farmers, fishermen, and fur- traders Education is important Harvard College founded 1626 – school for ministers

Not all Puritans shared the same religious views . Some challenged the powers of the Church – they were banished! Roger Williams – Providence Anne Hutchinson -- Portsmouth

Salem Witchcraft Trials One of the worst community conflicts in the early 1690s A group of girls accused people of casting spells on them, mostly other women The community formed a special court to judge the trials In the end, the trials led to 19 people being put to death Click on link to watch video →

Colonial Labor Force (North) Master Craftsmen Skilled trades such as blacksmithing, weaving, shipbuilding, and printing. Slave Labor Little Need for slaves as agriculture, farming, was not used much. Apprentices Lived with a master craftsman and learned skills of a specific trade. 13-14 years of age.

Colonial Economy of the North Economics of the [North] Colonial Economy of the North New England Harsh Climate and Rocky Soil Little Agriculture Agriculture = Farming

Economy of the North Vocabulary Agriculture Harsh Climate and Rocky Soil Little Agriculture Vocabulary Agriculture

Economy (North) Trade was vital to New England's Economy Fishing: Locally, with other colonies, and overseas. Fishing: Whale provided valuable oil for lighting.

Economy (North) Shipbuilding: Plenty of Forest Supported the need for fishing/trading boats

Review (North) How did the geography of the [North] New England region help shape it’s economic activities? How were religion and politics closely linked in the [North] New England region?