Massachusetts Bay Colony
Year founded
The Massachusetts Bay colony was founded in 1630.
The Founder
The Massachusetts Bay colony was founded by John Winthrop.
Reason Founded
This colony was founded so the Puritans can pursue their faith.
Economic Resources
The main sources of income were lumbering and shipbuilding because there was a large abundance of trees.
Climate
There were long harsh winters and short mild summers.
Geography
There were mountains thick with trees and many surrounding rivers The soil there was rocky, dry soil that was unusable.