New England Colonies Flashcard

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Which colonies made up the New England colonies? Options: Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, South Carolina; New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey; North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida.

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Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island

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What was the main reason the Puritans left England to create the New England colonies?

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To practice their religion without being persecuted

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What type of climate did the New England colonies have?

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Harsh winters and mild summers

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Why was farming difficult in the New England colonies?

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The soil was rocky.

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What natural resource was important for the shipbuilding industry in the New England colonies?

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Trees

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What was an important industry in the New England colonies besides shipbuilding?

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Fishing

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What crops were commonly grown by colonists in New England?

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Corn, beans, and squash

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What was the purpose of the Meeting House in New England villages?

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To hold church meetings, town meetings, and school

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What role did education play in the Puritan community?

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It was important for children to learn to read the Bible.

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What was a significant contribution of the Puritans to education?

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Establishing Harvard in 1636