New England Colonies Quiz

Who is the founder of Connecticut?

• John Winthrop

• Roger Williams

• Thomas Hooker

Who is the founder of Rhode Island

• John Winthrop

• Roger Williams

• Thomas Hooker

Who is the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• John Winthrop

• Roger Williams

• Thomas Hooker

Anne Hutchinson settled...

• in Hartford.

• in Maine.

• on an island near Providence.

How did New England Colonists practice self-government?

• They attended town meetings and elected their own leaders.

• They let the English government rule.

• They allowed Spain to rule them.

• They banned slavery.

What were the two major effects of King Philip’s War?

• Colonists and Native Americans got along and they lived on the same land

• 3,000 Native Americans were killed and 1 of every 16 men were killed

• Some Native American tribes were almost wiped out and they needed to give up their land. Colonist were able to move west to settle.

What did life in New England revolve around?

• Farms

• Town common

• Their house

Why was education important for the Puritans?

• You needed to know the history of England

• They believed everyone should be able to read the Bible.

• It was the only way to learn how to be successful

Why did fishing and whaling become important industries in colonial New England?

• They were able to trade with Native Americans

• People used their skills from England to fish

• New England was on the coast so they were able to catch more than they needed

Why did shipbuilding become a large part of the New England economy? (Pick TWO)

• Ships were used to trade and fish.

• Ships were strong and cheap to build.

• Everyone wanted to sail back to England.