Puritans and Colonies in New England

Why did the Puritans set up towns and farms in New England?

• They were invited by the local American Indians.

• They believed the land was empty and available for use.

• They were looking for gold and riches.

• They wanted to build a new empire.

What was the main reason for conflict between the Puritans and local American Indians?

• The Puritans' religious beliefs.

• The different ways they used the land.

• The construction of meetinghouses.

• The Puritans' treatment of women.

Who could vote at the town meetings in New England?

• All residents of the town.

• Only church-going men who owned property.

• All men, regardless of property ownership.

• Both men and women equally.

Why was Roger Williams banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• He wanted more political freedom.

• He disagreed with the Puritan leaders' religious enforcement.

• He was suspected of being a witch.

• He refused to attend town meetings.

What was the name of the settlement founded by Roger Williams?

• Connecticut.

• Providence.

• Boston.

• New England.

What was Anne Hutchinson's main criticism of the Puritan leaders?

• Their treatment of American Indians.

• Their lack of military strategy.

• Their excessive power and strict church rules.

• Their farming techniques.

Where did Anne Hutchinson and some of her followers go after being banished from Massachusetts?

• Connecticut.

• Providence.

• Rhode Island.

• New England.

What was Thomas Hooker's view on voting rights?

• Only church leaders should vote.

• All men should be allowed to vote, not just church members or property owners.

• Only property owners should vote.

• Women should have equal voting rights.

Which colony did Thomas Hooker help to found?

• Rhode Island.

• Providence.

• Massachusetts Bay.

• Connecticut.