Massachusetts
John Winthrop
Wanted a city on a hill to show Christian living
Rhode Island
Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson
Disagreed with the church and got expelled and settled Rhode Island
Pennsylvania and Delaware
William Penn
To make different religions live together
New York and New Jersey
Duke of York
His brother King Charles II wanted to control the coast
Maryland
Calvert Family and Lord Baltimore
Refuge for Catholics
The Carolinas
King Charles II and Lords Providers
Business and Cash Crops
Georgia
Janse Olgethrope
Fresh start for debtors
Who started the Rhode Island colony and why?
Roger Williams because he was expelled for not only following the Church of England. He started Rhode Island to separate church and state and have religious freedom
He founded the colony for religious freedom and separation of church and state.
How did New England boys and girls help around their homes?
- Boys: farming, fishing, and hunting
- Girls: cooking, sewing, and household chores
Children contributed significantly to family economies.
What goods did the New England Colonies import and export?
- Exports: fish, lumber, fur
- Imports: tea, spices, clothing
What was the Middle Passage?
The forced voyage of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean
It was a brutal journey that many did not survive.
Who was William Penn?
The founder of Pennsylvania
He established the colony as a place for religious freedom and tolerance.
Why was Philadelphia’s location so important for trade in the Middle Colonies?
Strategic location for trade routes
Philadelphia served as a central hub for commerce due to its access to rivers and proximity to other colonies.
How were the Quakers similar to the Puritans?
- Both sought religious freedom
- Both established communities based on their beliefs
How were the Quakers different from the Puritans?
Quakers let them believe different religions and not the Church of England.
Puritans PURELY followed the Church of England
What crops grew well in the Middle Colonies?
- Wheat
- Barley
- Rye
** bread basket crops 🍞 🥖
What freedoms did William Penn want for the citizens of Pennsylvania?
- Religious freedom
- Fair treatment of Native Americans
