Exploring the New England Colonies

Why did the Pilgrims leave Europe in 1620?

• To find new trade routes

• To discover new lands

• To escape religious persecution

• To seek adventure

What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims traveled on?

• Santa Maria

• Mayflower

• Pinta

• Nina

Where did the Pilgrims originally intend to land?

• New York

• Florida

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

What was the name of the colony established by the Pilgrims?

• Jamestown

• Roanoke

• Salem

• Plymouth

Who was the first governor of Massachusetts?

• John Smith

• William Bradford

• John Winthrop

• Roger Williams

What type of government did John Winthrop establish in Massachusetts?

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Republic

• Monarchy

Which colony was established by Thomas Hooker after leaving Massachusetts?

• New York

• New Hampshire

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut

What was a major economic activity in New England due to its long winters and rocky soil?

• Farming

• Fishing

• Mining

• Textile production

What was traded from New England to Africa in the triangular trade?

• Tobacco

• Sugar

• Rum

• Cotton

How did New Englanders obtain food despite poor farming conditions?

• They grew food in greenhouses

• They traded with Native Americans

• They imported food from other colonies

• They relied on hunting