Chapter 5: The New England Colonies

Front

Who gave the Puritan’s permission to start a colony in New England?

Back

King of England

Front

Why did the Puritans want to make some changes to their religious practices?

Back

To make the church more pure

Front

What was the name of John Winthrop’s new settlement?

Back

Boston

Front

What did the Fundamental orders (a plan of government) allow men to do?

Back

Elect their own leaders

Front

The conflict between the colonists and the Pequot tribe became known as?

Back

The Pequot War

Front

What was the Mohegan, Wampanoag, and Narragansett tribe’s belief in regards to land ownership?

Back

No one person could own land

Front

To the Puritans, what told them how to live, work, and spend their free time?

Back

Religious beliefs

Front

What was a common punishment for people who missed church or spoke out in dissent?

Back

Several hours in the town's stocks

Front

To meet their economic needs, people used what kind of system?

Back

Barter system

Front

Why was school so important to the Puritans?

Back

Learn to read the Bible