Unit 2: Colonization and Settlement Part 7: The New England Colonies" Name: Period: I. Massachusetts A. Colony was established by a group of people known as the, led by. B. Unlike the Pilgrims, the Puritans did not want to from the Church of England, but wanted to simplify some of the forms of worship. Puritans wanted to do away with practices that were inherited from the Roman Catholic Church (organ music, special clothing for priests, and highly decorated churches). C. To flee from persecution of the king, the Puritans formed the and obtained a charter to form a new society, based on biblical teachings, in New England. Some settlers joined for economic reasons such as owning lands and starting businesses. D. The colony was named the and Winthrop was appointed the first governor. In order to keep settlers happy, and to keep non-puritans out of office, all men who were were given the right to vote in the colony. These members were elected to an assembly known as the.
E. By 1640, the number of settlers to the area had grown to more than 15,000. The number of Puritans moving to the colony from England was known as the. became the colonies largest town. II. Connecticut A. A Puritan minister named in 1636 established the colony. B. Hooker left the Massachusetts Bay Colony because he believed the Governor and other officials had too much. Hooker, and other settlers, established a plan of government known as the. C. The government was much like that of the Massachusetts Bay Colony except all men who were had the right to vote, regardless if they were a church member. The Fundamental Orders also placed limitations on the governor s power and more on an elected assembly, thus expanding the principle of representative government. D. an official colony in when a charter was granted by the king of England.
III. Rhode Island A. The Rhode Island Colony was established by. Williams believed the Puritan Church had too much power. Williams believed that the business of and should be kept. B. Williams View: Separation of Church/State The business of the state was to maintain and. The business of the church was citizens on the words and works of. C. Williams also believed in religious toleration. means a willingness to let others practice their own beliefs. This belief angered Puritan leaders and eventually the General Court banished him from the Massachusetts Colony. Williams then created a new settlement on lands he purchased from Native Americans. In this settlement he practiced toleration and complete freedom of religion for Protestants, Catholics, and Jews. D. Williams settlement grew rapidly as settlers, unhappy with Puritan rules, looked for religious freedom. The colony eventually became known as.
IV. Anne Hutchinson A. was a Puritan woman living in the Massachusetts Bay colony who openly questioned some of the teachings of the Church. During this period in history (1637) it was not acceptable for a woman to challenge sermons and try to interpret the words of God. In 1637, Hutchinson was ordered to appear before the General Court regarding her beliefs in the church. Hutchinson told the General Court that God spoke directly to her which was against Puritan teachings. Puritans believed God only spoke through the. As a result, Hutchinson was ordered out of the colony. B. Hutchinson, along with her family, moved to Rhode Island to practice their beliefs. Despite being ordered out of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Hutchinson gained wide respect for standing up to authority, especially being a woman during this time. V. Conflicts With Native Americans A. Conflicts between and settlers began to break out throughout New England as more settlers began to move onto Native American. This would continue to be a trend throughout the country as the began to and over the years.
VI. Life in the New England Colonies A. Because Puritans had a strong sense of, they lived in a series of tightly knit and. Homes were made of wood and had steep sloping roofs. Each town had a common area in the center of town for grazing animals and a meetinghouse where people worshipped and held town meetings. B. were a day of rest known as the. Citizens typically tended full-day church services. No play, work, drinking, or game playing was allowed. C. Families tended to be large because children were seen as a gift from. Most homes had 7 or 8 children. Many people also lived to a very old age near 70. D. meetings were held to discuss issues of the community. What buildings should be built? What roads should be made? How much should the schoolmaster be paid? Town meetings allowed the growth of democratic ideals in the colonies. E. Economic activities of the New England colonies included farming of,,, and. Settlers hunted wild turkey, deer, and hogs. Maple sap was collected in the spring to make maple syrup.
F. Other industries included harvesting,, and.