Life in the New England Colonies

What was the name of the group of people that settled the New England colonies?

• Englishmen

• Puritans

• Colonists

Why did the Puritans come to the New World?

• searching for freedom

• searching for gold

• to build the Church of England

TRUE or FALSE: Many of the Puritans did not survive the first winter in the New World.

• True

• False

What was the main crop of the New England colonies?

• squash

• corn

• beans

What did the Puritans use to build their homes?

• husks

• lumber

• deer skin

Select ALL that apply.

Responsibilities of the men and boys included

• fishing

• hunting

• farming

• building schools

Select ALL that apply.

Responsibilities of the women and girls included

• hunting

• making candles

• making soap

• cooking and cleaning

Where did the children attend school?

• at home

• on the ship

• a one-room schoolhouse

• at church

______ was the first reading book used in schools.

• A dictionary

• A bible

• A hornbook

Why did schools close during the harvest season?