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What colony was founded by the Pilgrims and Puritans in the early 1600s?

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Massachusetts

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When was Plymouth Colony founded?

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1620

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When was Massachusetts Bay Colony founded?

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1630

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When did Massachusetts become a state?

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February 6, 1788

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Who was the leader of the Pilgrims and took over after John Carver died?

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William Bradford

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Who was the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and led the Puritans?

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John Winthrop

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Why did the Pilgrims leave the Anglican Church?

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They were Separatists who wanted religious freedom.

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What percentage of Pilgrims died by the first spring?

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50%

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What was the Mayflower Compact?

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The first set of written laws created by Europeans in the New World.

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How long was the Pilgrims’ voyage on the Mayflower?

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66 days

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What were the main industries in the Massachusetts Colony?

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  • Fur trade

Agriculture (fishing, farming corn, livestock)
Manufacturing (lumbering, shipbuilding, shipping)

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What were the seasons like in Massachusetts?

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Harsh winters and warm summers.

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What Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims survive?

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The Patuxet tribe, specifically Squanto.

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What crops did Squanto teach the Pilgrims to plant?

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Corn, beans, and pumpkins.

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What type of land and natural resources did Massachusetts have?

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Rich pastures, forests, and coastal waters for fishing.

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What was the main reason Massachusetts was founded?

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It was a religious refuge for Puritans.

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How was the government of Massachusetts influenced by religion?

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It was guided by the rules of the Bible.

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What was the first Thanksgiving, and when did it happen?

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A three-day feast in the fall of 1621 celebrating the Pilgrims’ first successful harvest.

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What does Connecticut’s name come from?

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The Algonquin word “Quinnehtukut”, meaning “Beside the long river.”

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When was Connecticut founded?

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1636

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What were the two major settlements in early Connecticut?

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Hartford and New Haven

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Who founded Connecticut?

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Thomas Hooker, a Puritan minister

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What is a squatter in the context of Connecticut’s history?

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Someone who settled on land without official permission.

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What religious groups lived in Connecticut?

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Puritans, Protestants, and Catholics

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What were the main industries in Connecticut?
- Agriculture: Fishing, wheat, corn, livestock - Manufacturing: Lumbering, shipbuilding, whaling
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What was the climate like in Connecticut?
Cold winters and mild summers
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What were some of Connecticut’s natural resources?
Sea coast, forested hills, and fertile land for farming
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What was the first written constitution in the New World by the English?
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (1639)
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Why was Connecticut founded?
For religious and political freedom
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How did religion influence Connecticut’s government?
The government was shaped by Puritan beliefs.
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What role did education play in Connecticut?
Education was important, with religious-based schooling.
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What does Rhode Island’s name come from?
Dutch words meaning 'Red Island,' referring to the red clay along the shoreline.
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How much coastline does Rhode Island have?
Over 400 miles of coastline.
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When was Rhode Island founded?
1636.
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When did Rhode Island become a state?
May 29, 1790.
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Who founded Rhode Island?
Roger Williams, a Puritan minister who was banished from Massachusetts for criticizing the Puritan faith.
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What was Roger Williams’ main belief?
He wanted to separate church and state.
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Who was Anne Hutchinson, and why was she banished?
A religious dissenter who believed people didn’t need ministers to find divine guidance and was banished from Massachusetts for criticizing Puritan beliefs.
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What were the main industries in Rhode Island?
- Agriculture: Fishing, dairy, livestock, whaling - Manufacturing: Lumbering, shipbuilding.
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What was the climate like in Rhode Island?
Hot, humid summers; cold, snowy winters.
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Why was Rhode Island founded?
For religious and political freedom.
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What nickname did Puritan leaders give Rhode Island?
'The Sewer of New England.'
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What role did Rhode Island play in the slave trade?
It was one of the first colonies to allow the slave trade.
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What was New Hampshire named after?
The county of Hampshire in England
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When was New Hampshire founded?
1623
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When did New Hampshire become a state?
June 21, 1788
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Who founded New Hampshire?
John Mason
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Who was John Wheelwright, and what was his connection to Anne Hutchinson?
He was Anne Hutchinson’s brother-in-law and a key figure in New Hampshire’s early settlement.
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Who was Sir Ferdinando Gorgés, and how was he connected to Maine?
He was a landowner who controlled Maine, which did not become sovereign until 1820.
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What were the main industries in New Hampshire?
- Agriculture: Potatoes, fishing Manufacturing: Textiles, shipbuilding
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What was the Exeter Compact?
A set of laws established in 1679 to govern New Hampshire.
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How was New Hampshire originally connected to Massachusetts?
Massachusetts annexed both New Hampshire and Maine before they became separate.
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Why was New Hampshire settled?
Because of booming fishing and fur trade.

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