Exploring the New England Colonies

What is the main focus of part one of Mr. Z's social studies podcast?

• The Southern colonies

• The Middle colonies

• The New England colonies

• The Western colonies

Why did the Pilgrims come to the New World?

• To escape from war

• To practice their religion freely

• To find new trade routes

• To seek economic opportunities

What was the Mayflower Compact?

• A peace treaty with Native Americans

• A trade agreement

• A religious text

• A governing document

Who led the Puritans in establishing the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• Roger Williams

• John Winthrop

• Thomas Hooker

• William Bradford

What was a key difference between the Pilgrims and the Puritans?

• Pilgrims were reformers, Puritans were separatists

• Pilgrims had higher social status, Puritans had lower social status

• Pilgrims sought economic opportunities, Puritans sought religious freedom

• Pilgrims wanted to separate from the Anglican Church, Puritans wanted to reform it

What document did Thomas Hooker write for Connecticut?

• The Charter of Connecticut

• The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• The Connecticut Constitution

• The Mayflower Compact

Why was New Hampshire founded?

• To escape from Massachusetts

• To establish a new trade route

• To seek economic opportunities

• To provide religious freedom

Who founded Rhode Island?

• William Bradford

• Thomas Hooker

• John Winthrop

• Roger Williams

What was one of Roger Williams' key beliefs?

• Only Puritans should have a voice in the government

• There should be a separation of church and state

• The church should control the government

• The government should promote one religion

What important American ideal did Roger Williams advocate for?

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of speech

• Economic freedom

• Right to bear arms