New England Colonies and Puritan Influence

The video explores the history and development of the New England colonies, focusing on the Puritans and Pilgrims, their beliefs, and their impact on American culture. It covers the founding of Plymouth, the Mayflower Compact, and the daily life in the colony. The expansion to New Hampshire and Rhode Island, as well as the establishment of Connecticut and New Haven, are discussed. The video also examines the New England economy, trade routes, and the effects of British mercantilism.

What was the primary reason the Puritans wanted to reform the Church of England?

• To introduce new religious practices

• To eliminate Catholic influences

• To establish a new religion

• To merge with the Catholic Church

Why did the Pilgrims create the Mayflower Compact?

• To form alliances with Native Americans

• To declare independence from England

• To outline a form of self-government

• To establish trade agreements

What was the most successful crop grown by the Plymouth colonists?

• Wheat

• Rye

• Barley

• Corn

Which colony was founded by Roger Williams for religious freedom?

• Massachusetts

• Rhode Island

• New Hampshire

• Connecticut

Which document is considered the first constitution for a government in America?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Navigation Acts

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Fundamental Orders

Which colony was overshadowed by the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• Connecticut

• Rhode Island

• New Hampshire

• Plymouth

What was the main economic activity in the New England colonies?

• Agriculture

• Fishing and whaling

• Textile manufacturing

• Mining

What was the primary purpose of the triangular trade routes?

• To exchange cultural practices

• To establish new colonies

• To facilitate the slave trade

• To promote religious freedom

What was the impact of the Navigation Acts on the New England colonies?

• They encouraged more immigration

• They restricted colonial trade

• They led to the discovery of new lands

• They boosted the local economy

What was a significant feature of the Protestant work ethic in New England?

• Belief in hard work leading to wealth

• Focus on religious rituals

• Preference for artistic pursuits

• Emphasis on leisure