New England Colonies

The New England colonies were mostly settled by which group of people?

• Quakers

• Catholics

• Puritans

• Debtors

Which colonies make up the New England colonies?

• Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island

• Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Connecticut

• Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland

• Connecticut, New Hampshire, Delaware, Rhode Island

The New England settlers interacted mostly with which indigenous group?

• Powhatan

• Algonquin

• Iroquois

• Cherokee

The primary motivation for settling the New England colonies was

• Profit

• Trade

• Religious freedom

• Safety

What were the two main economic industries in the New England colonies?

• Agriculture and mining

• Agriculture and fishing

• Fishing and lumber

• Mining and lumber

Which describes the geography of the New England colonies?

• No coastline

• Rocky soil

• Short winters

• Tropical climate

The government laid out in the Mayflower Compact laid the foundation for what kind of government later in the United States?

• Democratic republic

• True democracy

• Monarchy

• None of the above

Which adjective best describes Puritan culture?

• Forgiving

• Easy-going

• Strict

• Cruel