New England “City on a Hill” GeographyEconomics Puritan Control

13 Original Colonies Growing out from the original settlements at Jamestown and Plymouth, the English began to colonize the entire eastern coast. Growing out from the original settlements at Jamestown and Plymouth, the English began to colonize the entire eastern coast. 13 colonies founded for a variety of reasons 13 colonies founded for a variety of reasons Developed into 3 specific regions Developed into 3 specific regions New England New England Middle Colonies Middle Colonies Southern Colonies Southern Colonies

New England Consisted of: Consisted of: Massachusetts (&Maine) Massachusetts (&Maine) Connecticut Connecticut Rhode Island Rhode Island New Hampshire New Hampshire Geographically: Geographically: Small colonies Small colonies Most northern of the English colonies Most northern of the English colonies Harsh winters and short summers Harsh winters and short summers What kind of growing season will these colonies have? Short growing seasons for New England farmers Short growing seasons for New England farmers

New England Geography How would you describe the geography of these states? Appalachian Mountains dominated landscape Appalachian Mountains dominated landscape Rocky and hilly soil Rocky and hilly soil How will the geography effect the economy of those who settle in these areas? Farming will be difficult and ineffective in these colonies Farming will be difficult and ineffective in these colonies

What sort of resources do the New England Colonies have? The Ocean! What sort of jobs do you think are going to be most important in New England?

New England Economy The economy in New England was reliant on jobs that used the resources of the ocean The economy in New England was reliant on jobs that used the resources of the ocean Fishing Fishing Trade Trade

New England Economy Another common occupation was whaling. Another common occupation was whaling. Why was there a demand for whales? What could you do with them? Whale oil lamps were the main source of lighting until the invention of the electric light bulb Whale oil lamps were the main source of lighting until the invention of the electric light bulb

Puritans The success of the Separatists in America attracted other religious dissidents. The success of the Separatists in America attracted other religious dissidents. Puritans emigrated to New England as well for religious reasons Puritans emigrated to New England as well for religious reasons What do you think the difference between ‘Separatists’ and ‘Puritans’ are? Rather than just be separate, Puritans are going to ‘purify’ the church.

Puritans A group that was very intense in their religious beliefs, (and intolerant of all others) the Puritans wanted to show how great a civilization founded on their religion could be A group that was very intense in their religious beliefs, (and intolerant of all others) the Puritans wanted to show how great a civilization founded on their religion could be Wanted to create a “City on a Hill” Wanted to create a “City on a Hill” What do you think this meant? They wanted their civilization to be a shining example to the world.

Puritan Control of Massachusetts In order for people to redeem themselves, they needed to be able to study the Bible constantly In order for people to redeem themselves, they needed to be able to study the Bible constantly Created the 1 st university in America, Harvard for the training of priests. Created the 1 st university in America, Harvard for the training of priests. Passed literacy laws Passed literacy laws

Puritan Control of Massachusetts Religion was at the center of life Religion was at the center of life God was ever present in lives of Puritans God was ever present in lives of Puritans Very strict set of moral laws Very strict set of moral laws Celebrations considered sinful Celebrations considered sinful Illegal to work on Sunday Illegal to work on Sunday Enforced dress codes Enforced dress codes Public displays of affection Public displays of affection

King Philip’s War The growth of the population of New England and the subsequent demand for more land put the colonists into conflict with the local Wampanoag tribe under Montacalm, or King Philip. The growth of the population of New England and the subsequent demand for more land put the colonists into conflict with the local Wampanoag tribe under Montacalm, or King Philip. Where have we heard of this group before? Same group that was at the 1 st Thanksgiving!

King Philip’s War Extremely brutal conflict Extremely brutal conflict 1% of entire population of New England was killed in the fighting 1% of entire population of New England was killed in the fighting

City on a Hill? What do you think the Puritans will blame these problems on? Their dream of a ‘city on a hill’ wasn’t coming true! Must be the work of the devil and his followers Must be the work of the devil and his followers Witches! Witches!