New England Colonies History

Which of the following colonies were part of the New England Colonies?

• Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island

• Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina

• New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware

• Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi

Which group established the Plymouth Colony in 1620?

• Puritans

• Quakers

• Pilgrims

• Separatists

What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

• It established the first public school system.

• It outlined the rules for trade with Native Americans.

• It laid the foundations for self-government.

• It declared independence from England.

Who led the large group of Puritans that founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630?

• Roger Williams

• John Winthrop

• Thomas Hooker

• William Penn

Due to the harsh climate and rocky soil, what economic activities became important in the New England Colonies?

• Tobacco farming and cotton production

• Trade, fishing, and shipbuilding

• Mining and fur trapping

• Cattle ranching and wheat cultivation

What was a direct result of the strong emphasis on religion in the New England Colonies?

• A decline in trade

• A highly literate society

• The establishment of a monarchy

• Widespread religious persecution

Which Puritan minister, unhappy with the Massachusetts Bay Colony, led his congregation to found the colony of Connecticut?

• Roger Williams

• John Winthrop

• Thomas Hooker

• John Wheelwright

What was the primary outcome of King Philip's War (1675-1676)?

• It led to a lasting peace treaty between colonists and Native Americans.

• It resulted in the defeat of Native Americans and opened the way for more English land acquisition.

• It established Native American control over the New England region.

• It led to the immediate independence of the New England Colonies.