New England Colonies

Why was farming difficult in New England? (choose 2)

• very dry

• cool climate

• rocky soil

• hot climate

Which state was NOT a part of the New England colonies?

• Connecticut

• Rhode Island

• Georgia

• New Hampshire

The soil in this region was good for crops.

• True

• False

The Puritans left England because they didn't agree with the teachings of the...

• Church of Ireland

• Church of England

• Church of Britain

• Church of London

The Puritan's settlement was called...

• Virginia

• Jamestown

• Massachusetts Bay

• Plymouth

What industry was NOT an important part of the New England colonies?

• Logging
• Shipbuilding
• Fishing
• Printing

How many colonies made up the New England?

• 5
• 4
• 3
• 2

True or False. Puritan'd were NOT required to attend church.

• True

• False

The Pilgrims came to the U.S. from Europe because____________

• They were tired of the king telling them what to do

• They wanted to be more free

• They wanted to practice their religion freely

• They wanted to be adventurous

What were the two main religious groups that settled in New England?

• Puritans and Catholics

• Pilgrims and Protestants

• Puritans and Pilgrims

• Protestants and Catholics