New England Colonies

What was the name of the colony in Massachusetts that was founded to allow Pilgrims to practice their religion freely?

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• Roanoke

• Awesometown

What word means official permission given by the government to found a new colony?

• constitution

• compact

• charter

• camera

Why did the Pilgrims and Puritans settle in Massachusetts?

• They wanted to set up trade with the local Native Americans

• They wanted to practice their religion freely

• They wanted to bring wealth back to England

What was one difference between the Puritans and the Pilgrims (Separatists)?

• Separatists wanted to separate from the church. Puritans wanted reform.

• Separatists had high social status. Puritans had a low social status.

• Both the Puritans and Separatists wanted to practice their religion freely.

Who was the founder of Massachusetts?

• John Rolfe

• John Winthrop

• John Smith

• John Walsh

Which group of people held all the power in the government in Massachusetts?

• Puritans

• non-Puritans

• everyday citizens

• Archeologists

Who founded Connecticut?

• Thomas Hooker

• Thomas Williams

• Thomas Hutchinson

• Thomas Thompson

What was the name of the first written constitution in America created by the founder of Connecticut? It provided voting rights to non-Puritan landowners and limited the power of the government.

• The Fundamental Confederation of Connecticut

• The Fundamental Constitution of Connecticut

• The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• The FUN-dee-mental Orders of Awesometown

What did the founders of Connecticut and Massachusetts have in common?

• Both believed in giving power to non-Puritans

• Both were Puritan ministers

• Both supported limited government

• Both looked pretty great in buckled shoes

What did the founders of Connecticut and Massachusetts disagree on when it came to who held power in the government?

• Winthrop was authoritarian. Hooker supported limited government.

• Hooker was almost a dictator. Winthrop wanted non-Puritans to have more power.

• Winthrop believed in religious freedom for everyone. Hooker wanted Puritans to have all of the power.

• Winthrop was a little bit country. Hooker was a little bit rock n roll.