Settling New England: Introduction

Which event on the timeline happened first in New England history?

• King Philip's War begins

• Roger Williams founds Providence

• The Massachusetts Bay Colony is founded

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According to the introduction, which statement best describes daily life in the colony?

• Life is easy and requires little work.

• Life requires hard work and a strong spirit.

• People immediately felt happy to leave England.

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Plymouth Colony is described as which of the following?

• Founded in 1630, it was the largest New England colony.

• Founded in 1620, it was the first colony in New England.

• Founded in 1675, it began during King Philip's War.

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Which leader brought a large group of Puritans to New England in 1630 to form the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• Roger Williams

• John Winthrop

• William Penn

• John Smith

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According to the text, what was one main reason many Puritans left England for New England?

• To search for gold and riches

• To escape religious persecution

• To trade furs with Native Americans

• To join the Spanish colonies

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What is the name of the colony the Puritans established under John Winthrop’s leadership?

• Plymouth Colony

• Jamestown Colony

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

• New Netherland

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The phrase "a city upon a hill" in the Puritan context most closely suggests which idea?

• Building a fort on high ground

• Creating a model community for others to see

• Hiding from enemies

• Farming on steep land

Which statement best explains why Puritan towns often formed around a meetinghouse?

• It was the safest place during storms

• It served as the center for worship and community decisions

• It stored the town’s weapons

• It was required by English law

Which vocabulary term from the section would best fit this definition: "unfair treatment because of beliefs"?

• Persecution

• Emigration

• Colony

• Trade

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What does the word dissent mean in this section?

• Agreement with leaders

• Disagreement with accepted beliefs

• A new settlement

• Religious freedom for all

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