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soc.st.chap8 colonies New England, Middle, Southern

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2. Where did the Puritans settle?   In the area that is now Boston, Massachusetts  
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Who were the Puritans and why did they come to North America?   They were a group who felt the Church of England followed too many practices of the Roman Catholics. They wanted religious freedom.  
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Who was their leader?   John Winthrop  
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Where did they settle?   In the area that is now Boston, Massachusetts  
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Why did Roger Williams disagree with the Puritans?   He thought they should tolerate other religious beliefs.  
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Why did Anne Hutchinson leave the Massachusetts colony?   She thought that people should pray directly to God.  
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Which colony was the first to allow religious freedom because of Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson?   Rhode Island  
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Which region was known as the “breadbasket” of the colonies?   Middle Colonies  
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What are the characteristics of the Middle Colony’s area?   Rivers and lakes, ocean ports, and rich farmland  
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Which colony was the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam that was taken over by the English?   New York City was New Amsterdam  
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Which colony was started by the Quakers?   Pennsylvania  
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Which colony did Thomas Hooker start?   Connecticut  
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What are the characteristics of the New England Colonies area?   Hilly, rocky soil, forests, rivers, ocean ports  
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What are the characteristics of the Southern Colonies area?   Warm climate, rich farmland, long growing season, bays and rivers along the coast  
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Why was the colony of Maryland started?   Lord Baltimore brought Catholics there to worship as they wanted  
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What are 2 reasons Georgia was started?   1. It separated the Carolinas from the Spanish 2. a place to send English debtors  
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