New England
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Rhode Island
Economy: Trading due to ports
Politics/Government: Crown
Populations: Approximately 300
Native Americans: Wampanoag, Pequots, Narragansett, and Nipmuck
Religion: Puritans
Significant Events: First British colony to declare independence later in May of 1776
Connecticut
Economy: Manufacturing
Politics/Government: General Court
Populations: Approximately 1,472
Native Americans: There was some hostility between the natives and residents
Religion: Free to practice whatever religion
Significant Events: War between the Natives and the Colonists
Massachusetts
Economy: Trading via ports
Politics/Government: Created by the people; ran by religious people
Populations: Approximately 506
Native Americans: The Wamponoags were a common group
Religion: Christianity and some Puritans
Significant Events: The first Thanksgiving was held here in Plymouth
New Hampshire
Economy: Trading via ports
Politics/Government: Royal
Populations: Approximately 500
Native Americans: In the 1600s, the Native Americans were forced to leave the area
Religion: Mostly Puritans
Significant Events: In 1641, the Massachusetts colony gained control of New Hampshire