New England Colonies By Teren Coulter

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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?

California State Standards Works Cited California State Standards http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/index.asp Standards that support Colonial Unit   Colonial Period http://www.nd.edu/~rbarger/www7/pur1.jpg A stern and austere Puritan worship service Classroom Clip Art http://classroomclipart.com/ Colonial Town Scene Picture of Colonial Family Map of Early Colonies Colonial School Scene