Northern Colonies

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Northern Colonies AKA New England

The New England colonies were:  MassachusettsNew HampshireRhode IslandConnecticut http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=A80AF48B-52FE-465E-99DC-AC2007470E2F 

New England Colonies

People who moved to NE sought to practice their religion as they saw fit. These people were the Separatists and Puritans.  They did not want to follow the rules of the Church of England.  The Puritans wanted to "purify" the religion. They stayed with the Church of England. The Separatists did not think the Church of England represented their views, so they wanted to separate from the Church.

New England ColoniesTo escape the Church of England's rule,the Separatists fled to the Netherlands. Each church wanted to establish their own form of worship, rules and leaders. They lived in the Netherlands for 12 yrs The children married into Dutch families (The legend of Sleepy Hollow contained the influence of the Dutch) Because of their long trip to the New World, they became known as the Pilgrims. With permission from the Virginia Co. they settled north of Jamestown 1620

New England Colonies

The voyage on the Mayflower had 102 passengers along with the Pilgrims there were indentured servants, workers and the ship's crew. They landed in Cape Cod on Nov 8th 1620. Further north than they wanted. They decided to stay because they were outside the land controlled by the Virginia Co. Before they left the ship, they drew up the Mayflower Compact. It was signed by 41 adults. It was an agreement to set up the colony.

The Mayflower Compact 1620http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=02DCD9DC-FE28-4C33-9E18-09DC5698ED82

Living in PlymouthThe first winter was harsh on the new settlers. However, by the second winter the Wampanoag tribe helped the settlers survive. In the fall, the settlers and the Wampanoag gathered for a feast to celebrate the first harvest. The settlers were at peace with the Native Americans, plenty of food, and they were living like they wanted to   

What about the Puritans?While the Pilgrims (Separatists) felt they wanted to separate themselves from England, Puritans wanted reform.  After a while they felt as if they were living in a wicked society. They were worried about their children. Formed a joint stock company called the New England Company. They later sent colonists to MA. A year later they were given a charter by King Charles. By 1631, over 1000 Puritans went to the New World. Over the next 10 years over 20,000 would leave England for MA.

The Puritans Better educatedBetter prepared for the settlementSome related to English nobilityWanted to create a model communityThe Puritan ethic: duty, hard work, and educationLater the community of Salem was settledForm of government was the congregation Only male members could voteEveryone had to attend churchNo dancing or games were allowed as this could led to lazinessLaws required everyone be able to read, primarily for the purpose of reading the Bible.  

Puritan Intolerance Gone Crazy!They came to New World to practice as they wanted, yet they did not feel the same of others.  Land only went to church groups not individuals or families. People fined for not going to church.  Some people began to have issues with the Puritan views. The people who went against the church was banished.  

Witch TrialsThe Salem witch trials were a series of hearings before local magistrates followed by county court trials to prosecute people accused of witchcraft. Over 150 people were arrested and imprisoned, with even more accused but not formally pursued by the authorities. At least five more of the accused died in prison. All twenty-six who went to trial before this court were convicted. The two courts convicted twenty-nine people of the capital felony of witchcraft. Nineteen of the accused, fourteen women and five men, were hanged. One man (Giles Corey) who refused to enter a plea was crushed to death under heavy stones in an attempt to force him to do so.http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=94D6D3B7-7132-446F-B0D8-784C58CAE435&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US

The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Colonial story based in NE.  Puritan beliefs vs. personal beliefs