Exploring the New England Colonies

The video explores the origins and impact of Puritanism in New England, focusing on the Pilgrims' journey to America and the establishment of Plymouth Colony. It discusses the daily life, challenges, and economic activities of the colonists, as well as the expansion into new territories like New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The video also covers the economic trade routes and the influence of British policies like mercantilism and the Navigation Acts.

What was the primary reason the Puritans wanted to purify the Church of England?

• They wanted to introduce new religious practices.

• They believed certain Catholic practices violated the Bible.

• They wanted to create a new religion.

• They wanted to merge with the Catholic Church.

Who was the French Protestant theologian whose ideas influenced the Puritans?

• John Calvin

• John Knox

• Martin Luther

• Ulrich Zwingli

What was the Mayflower Compact?

• A trade agreement with Native Americans

• A plan for democratic self-government

• A map of the New England colonies

• A religious doctrine

Why did the Pilgrims choose the site for Plymouth Colony?

• It was recommended by Native Americans

• It was far from other colonies

• The land was already cleared and it was near the bay

• It was the only available land

What was a common feature of houses in Plymouth Colony?

• They were built with stone

• They had multiple floors

• They were made of bricks

• They had thatched roofs and wooden walls

What was the main crop grown in Plymouth Colony?

• Potatoes

• Wheat

• Rice

• Corn

Who founded the colony of Rhode Island?

• John Mason

• William Bradford

• Roger Williams

• John Winthrop

What was the first successful English settlement in New Hampshire?

• Portsmouth

• Salem

• Strawberry Banke

• Boston

What was the Protestant work ethic?

• The belief in working six days a week as a command from God

• The idea that work should be avoided

• The idea that only priests should work

• The belief in working only on Sundays

What was the impact of the Navigation Acts on the New England colonies?

• They improved relations with England

• They had no impact

• They caused economic problems and led to rebellion

• They boosted the economy