How were the colonies of New England similar to each other?
They had long coastlines, rocky soil and cold winters.
They had tall grasses, little rainfall and fertile soil.
They had long growing seasons, mild winters, and hot summers.
They had high mountains, fast flowing streams and rare mineral resources.
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They had long growing seasons, mild winters, and hot summers.
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New England Colonies
Colonial America Articles
Article 4 1630-1638
The New England colonies were made up of the
colonies of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire,
and Rhode Island.
Geography and Climate
The New England colonies were flat along the
rocky coastline, which made good harbors. It became hilly
and mountainous further inland. The land was covered in
dense forests. The soil was rocky, which made farming
difficult. The New England colonies had very harsh
winters and mild summers. This made the growing season
only about five months long.
Economy
Because the soil was rocky and the climate was
often harsh, colonists in New England only farmed enough
to feed their families. Some of these crops included corn, beans, and squash. The New England
colonies, however, were full of forests, giving the colonists the important natural resource of trees.
These trees provided wood that colonists were able to use to build homes, buildings, and ships.
Lumber became very important to the shipbuilding industry because they built ships for the colonies.
Ships and lumber were also exported to England. Also, because the New England colonies were
along the coast, many colonists fished. The fishing industry included whaling and cod, among other
types of fish. Whale oil was an important resource that was used as fuel for lamps and could also
be sold. Because the New England colonies focused on the shipbuilding and fishing industries, they
imported agricultural products (farm products) from other colonies and England.
Life of a New England Colonist
The Puritans wanted religious freedom. They wanted to purify the Church of England. They
came to the New World in search of a place that they could practice their religion without being
persecuted (treated badly). This led them to leave England and create the New England colonies
with a strong tie between the church, the government, and every day life. The Puritans had strict
religious beliefs. Their lives revolved around work and prayer. The Puritans worked very hard and
were very serious. They did not have parties, play music, or celebrate holidays. They believed in
living plainly- plain and simple clothes and homes. They went to church often and created their
villages around the Meeting House where they held church, meetings, and school. Free white men
who owned property were allowed to vote. It was important for children to learn to read so they
could read the Bible. The Puritans believed in education and founded Harvard in 1636.
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