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New England Colonies

TermDefinition
Anne Hutchinson Religious leader who disagreed with religious officials in Massachusetts. Helped found Rhode Island. Symbol of struggle for religious freedom
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Plan of government for Connecticut. Expanded the idea of representative government in English colonies.
General Court elected representative assembly in the Massachusetts Bay Colony
John Winthrop Puritan leader who became the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony
Mayflower Compact the first governing document of Plymouth Colony. Formed a representative government.
Metacom Native American chief who fought against English colonists in the King Philip's War
Persecution mistreatment or punishment of a group of people because of their beliefs
Pilgrim Founders of Plymouth. Came to America to practice their religion freely.
Puritans A religious group who wanted to purify the Church of England. They came to America for religious freedom and settled Massachusetts Bay.
Roger Williams He founded Rhode Island for separation of Church and State. He believed that the Puritans were too powerful and was ordered to leave the Massachusetts Bay Colony for his religious beliefs.
Thomas Hooker A Puritan minister who led about 100 settlers out of Massachusetts Bay to Connecticut because he believed that the governor and other officials had too much power. He wanted to set up a colony in Connecticut with strict limits on government.
William Bradford A Pilgrim, the second governor of the Plymouth colony, 1621-1657. He developed private land ownership and helped colonists get out of debt. He helped the colony survive droughts, crop failures, and Indian attacks
Established Church Religion chosen by the ruler
Religious tolerance willing to let others practice their own beliefs
Sabbath day of religious observance and rest
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