1. The New England colonies
Chapter 3, section 2
The New England colonies

2. The Pilgrims
They were a group of _____________________ who left England in to escape religious persecution
On their way to America, they signed the ____________________ which represents one of the first attempts at self-government
The Plymouth community was very strong. Men, women, and children all contributed
The ________________ ______________ - 40,000 English immigrate to form the Massachusetts Bay Colony from

3. Religion and Government in N.E.
Most religious leaders in N.E. also had political power
Not everyone agreed with the strict moral guidelines of the Puritan society
______________________________ panic of witchcraft in neighboring Boston town led to the execution of 19 people.
Politics and religion were closely linked in Ma.
General Court promoted idea of self-government
Anne Hutchison and Roger Williams broke away from MA to form ____________.
Thomas Hooker – founded colony of _____________________________
These dissenters desired a more democratic gov’t that had a separation of church and state

4. The New England Economy
This was very different from the Southern Colonies because agriculture was less successful
What was important?
Trading – furs, pork, and beef
________ - one of the leading industries
________ - plenty of timber and many seaports
Skilled workers – blacksmith, weaving, and printing
How does geography play a role with economics?

5. The Importance of Education
Some of the first education laws were created in NE – Parents were required to instruct children
In 1647, schools were formed for every township that had 50 __________.
Most used early primers (textbooks) and the Bible
First college in America - _______________ (1636)
2nd – William and Mary (1693)
3rd – Yale (1701)