New England Colonies

What are the 4 New England Colonies?

• New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware

• Grimes, Ortiz, Lee, Smith

• Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island

Why were the New England colonies founded?

• The colonists were looking for religious freedom

• The land was great for farming

• There were better jobs in the colonies

• It's where the explorers landed, so that's where they built the colony

Why were the New England colonies founded?

• The colonists were looking for religious freedom

• The land was great for farming

• There were better jobs in the colonies

• It's where the explorers landed, so that's where they built the colony

The Puritans came over to the New World in search of _____________.

• religious freedom
• riches
• food

Which is not one of the New England colonies?

• New York
• Massachusetts
• New Hampshire
• Connecticut

How many colonies made up the New England?

• 5
• 4
• 3
• 2

What agreement did the Pilgrims sign when they arrived in North America?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Declaration of Independence

What colony was the first to be established by and run by Puritans?

• Massachussetts

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut

• New Hampshire

Which colony was founded by Roger Williams as a place for religious freedom and toleration?

• Massachussetts

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut

• New Hampshire

What is a charter?

• A document that orders someone be arrested

• Permission to search someone

• A document that gives permission to start a colony

• A plan for a new government