New England Colonies

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New England Colonies

• Massachusetts
• Rhode Island
• Connecticut
• New Hampshire

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Why was the colony founded?

• Massachusetts Puritans wanted to create a
  community based on their religious beliefs.
• Rhode Island People wanted to be able to
  practice different religions.

3
Describe the geography and climate in
Massachusetts

• Rocky soil
• Good forests
• Clean water
• Very cold winters

4
Geography and climate in Rhode Island

• Navagansett Bay
• Many rivers
• Good soil in the southern part
• Forests
• Harsh winters
• Rainey summers that help crops

5
Jobs available?

• Massachusetts
• Small farming, lumber cutting, fishing,
  shipbuilding, and whaling
• Rhode Island
• -small farming and shipping trade

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Who could participate in government?

• Massachusetts- men who were members of the
  Puritan church.
• Rhode Island At first, all men could vote.
  Later, only men with property could vote.