1. The New England Colonies
Chapter 3 Lesson 2
The New England Colonies

2. Opener: I see, I think, I wonder

3. Vocabulary Dissent- To disagree with or oppose an opinion
Persecute- to mistreat a person or group on the basis of their beliefs
Tolerance- the ability to accept or put up with different views or behaviors

4. Seeking Religious Freedom
Jamestown settlers had come to America in search of wealth
The next wave came to America in search of religious freedom

5. Religion of England England was a Protestant nation since 1534
Broke away from Catholicism and became Anglican (1534)
Anglican means English (Church of England)
Not everyone was happy with this change
Some DISSENTED
Who might not be happy with this change?

6. Those unhappy with Anglican Church
Some English who had remained Catholic
Others were new forms of Protestant who wanted to reform the Anglican faith
Known as Puritans.
There are many other forms of Protestantism that will emerge around this time.
Presbyterian
Lutheran
Methodist
Baptist
Etc

7. Puritans Why would they have left England for religious reasons?
They were persecuted (to mistreat a person or group on the basis of their beliefs) because of their faith
In 1620 a group of Pilgrims decided to move to America
A Pilgrim is someone who takes a religious journey

8. Puritans Move to America
Puritans received a land grant from the Virginia Company
Got permission to settle in Virginia and practice religion freely
Boarded a ship called the Mayflower
Mayflower drifted off course and ended up in Massachusetts (Cape Cod) rather than their intended destination of Virginia
Hence, the name New England

9. Puritan Culture Tried to adhere to a very strict moral code
Strict observance of the Sabbath
No "playing, uncivil walking, drinking and travelling from town to town“
No enjoyment on the Sabbath
Fined and whipped if caught
Enjoyment, while not strictly prohibited, was frowned upon
No “idleness,” dancing or gambling allowed at any time
Official “snoopers” who would report bad behavior to ministers
Tended to be literate (could read) so they could read the bible. Strong emphasis on personal interpretation of the bible

10. Other views of Puritans
Children viewed as property of their parents
Children could be whipped for disobeying parents
Sons could be legally executed for stubbornness (very very rare)
Women viewed as instruments of Satan (no fancy clothes) long hair discouraged
Believed in demons, exorcisms and witchcraft

11. Religious Freedom Did Not Mean Tolerance
For the Puritans, religious freedom meant that they were free to worship as their own clergy decree
It wasn’t uncommon for those with views different than the—to be banished from their homes.
Anne Hutchinson, a Puritan midwife in the 1630s, was banished for reading sermons not approved by the Puritan leadership.
Do you think this is hypocritical?

12. The Mayflower Compact
Plymouth was outside the territory of the Virginia Company and its laws.
While on the ship, the Puritans signed an agreement called the Mayflower Compact.
Organized self governance for the Puritans
Key step in the development of representative democratic government.

13. Native American Help
During their first winter in America, almost half the Pilgrims died. (illness, hunger, cold)
Come Spring, the Wampanoag tribe taught the Puritans how to farm native crops (pumpkin, beans, corn) and how to hunt and fish
Puritans may not have survived if not for their help
For a time, the two groups got along
Start of Thanksgiving

14. Review: What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact
Established self governance for Puritans in the New England Colonies
Key step in the tradition of democratic government in America
Review Question- What role did religion play in founding the colonies?
Puritans were Christians seeking to reform Anglican Church and escape persecution for their beliefs

15. New Colonies
In 1629, a group of Puritans formed the Massachusetts Bay Company.
They Received a royal charter to establish a colony north of Plymouth.
Led by John Winthrop, about 900 men and women
Settled in what is now Boston

16. New Colonies
During the 1630s, Puritans, migrated to this area (fleeing from religious persecution)
Known as “The Great Migration.”
Became democratic (male church goers that owned land could vote.)
Strictly enforced their own beliefs
Had little tolerance for others’ beliefs

18. Connecticut and Rhode Island
Land better for farming
Colonists began settling in 1630s
Leader of colony: Minister, John Hooker
Founded the town “Hartford”
Adopted own constitution “Fundamental Orders of Connecticut”
First written Constitution in America
Described system of representative government

19. Rhode Island Founded by Minister Roger Williams
Felt that government should not control religion
People should be free to practice religion how they want
Thought it was wrong for settlers to take land from Native Americans
Williams was exiled for this belief but welcomed by the Narraganset (tribe)
They sold him land and he founded Providence
Had a policy of religious tolerance
First place where all faiths could worship freely

20. Conflict with Native Americans
Native Americans traded furs for settlers’ goods, but conflicts arose.
Settlers moved onto Native American lands without permission or payment.
Competed fiercely for land
1675- Wampanoag leader Metacomet waged war against the New England colonies.
Settlers called it King Philip’s War (They called Metacomet King Philip)
Natives lost. This allowed settlers to expand into these areas

21. Closure
Write an open ended response as a reflection: “How did religion affect the settlement of colonies in New England?”
Use each new vocab word in a sentence describing an aspect of the New England Colonies.