New England Colonies

What is a colony?

• people in a country

• a distant territory but remain closely associated with the parent country

• group of people

• place on a continent

• a state

Who were people in the New England colonies ruled by?

• France

• Asia

• Spain

• England

What is a separatist?

• someone separates from his family

• someone who loves his country

• someone who breaks away or separates

• someone who hates his country

Which group of people wanted to separate from the Church of England?

• Pilgrims

• Puritans

• Anglicans

• Americans

Which group of people wanted to REFORM the Church of England?

• Pilgrims

• Puritans

• Anglicans

• Americans

Why did people settle in New England colonies?

• to find riches

• for better opportunities

• to seek religious freedom

• for fun

Why did people not farm in New England?

• soil was rocky, not fertile

• it was too much work

• not enough sunlight

• not enough water

How did New England colonies make money?

• whaling

• fishing

• lumber

• making money from exports

• all of the above

What does export mean?

• entering the country

• exiting the country

• loving the country

• making money

What are the New England colonies

• New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire

• New York, Georgia, Rhode Island, New Hampshire

• Georgia, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire

• Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire