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New England Colonies
Info from Alex, Mikey, Mairead, Kyle, and Elise's glogs
Question | Answer |
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SHIPBUILDING | There were a lot of forests in the New England colonies. By the 1700's, New England people made about 150 ships a year. |
THE TRIANGULAR TRADE | People traded: rum, iron, and other manufactured goods, and enslaved Africans. The ships were always packed. |
FISHING | New England people loved fish- especially cod! Cape Cod is actually named for that popular fish. |
WINDOWS | Glass was very expensive in the 1700's, so, many homes had 1-3 windows. |
THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS | Many people would accuse their neighbors in order to get their land. 20 percent of the women put on trial were killed. |
THE GREAT AWAKENING | The Great Awakening was supposed to make children feel more connected to the church. |
WOOD | Wood became the number 1 product |
MEETING HOUSES | Women and men sat apart from each other. The meetinghouse was the most important building in Puritan religion and government. |
ANNE HUTCHINSON | a spirirtual advisor. |
Roger Williams | founded Rhode island |