~New England Colonies~
New England the NEW place to live
The Colonies &Special Features
- Colonies
- Massachusets
- Connecticut
- Rohde Island
- New Hamshire
- The Special Features
- Small Farms
- Lumber
- Fishing
- Shipbuilding
- Trade
Climate and colonies
Climate
Long winters,Short summers,Short growing season only 3-7 months,Rocky soil,Furthest north,Many trees.
Colonies
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Come to New England, we have religious freedom!
Puritans
- Puritans came from England
- They came for religious freedom
- They were puritans
Government
- They had a theocracy
- England was not involved
Economy
- The economy was good
- The settlers made most of their money in activities along the coast and farming.
Religious groups
- Puritans
- Religion was very important and rank was assigned by the church
- They were all of the same religion so most people got along well