The New England Colonies: A Place for Puritans

On page 16, what type on context clue did the author use to help readers understand the meaning of "self-reliant"?

• definition

• antonym

• synonym

• example

Which of the following uses a synonym context clue?

A synonym are words that nearly mean the same thing.

• They were a diverse group. They were not identical.

• They were a diverse, or varied, group.

• They were a diverse group. There were plumbers, carpenters, lawyers, and teachers.

• They were a diverse group. This means the people were all different.

Why did the Puritans leave England?

• to explore new lands

• to learn about American Indians

• for gold

• to practice their religion freely

What were Puritan women expected to do?

• work on the farm

• become merchants

• raise children

• travel the world

Which word means "well known for being bad"?

• moral

• dangerous

• famous

• infamous

__________ was the first New England colony to establish religious freedom.

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut

• Massachusetts Bay

• New Hampshire