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New England Colonies

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PILGRIMS: A group of English settlers who came to America in 1620 on the Mayflower to find religious freedom. They started the Plymouth Colony.
DISSENTER: Someone who disagrees with the beliefs or practices of the main group, especially in religion.
MAYFLOWER COMPACT: An agreement signed by the Pilgrims before landing in Plymouth. It was the first plan for self-government in the colonies.
QUAKERS: A peaceful religious group that believed everyone was equal. They were often persecuted in England and founded the colony of Pennsylvania.
PERSECUTE: To treat someone cruelly or unfairly, usually because of their religious beliefs.
ROGER WILLIAMS: A minister who was kicked out of Massachusetts for his religious ideas. He founded Rhode Island, a colony known for religious freedom.
TOLERANCE: Accepting or allowing different beliefs or opinions, especially in religion.
PURITANS: A strict religious group that wanted to “purify” the Church of England. Many came to America to practice their religion freely, especially in Massachusetts.
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