NEW ENGLAND COLONIES Massachusetts Plymouth 1620 Massachusetts Bay
NEW ENGLAND COLONIES
Massachusetts Plymouth 1620 Massachusetts Bay 1630
Plymouth 1620 The Mayflower Pilgrims praying before setting sail • Founded by the Pilgrims for religious reasons. • Pilgrims were persecuted in England because of their religious practices. • Pilgrims received charter from James I to start colony in Virginia. • Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, Mass instead. NOT Plymouth rock!
The Mayflower Compact Signing of the Mayflower Compact The Mayflower Compact • First example of self government in the colonies. • Pilgrims agreed on majority rule. • Pilgrims would obey the decisions made by majority. • Pilgrims signed the Compact before they got off the ship.
The First Thanksgiving • 3 day feast in the fall • Celebrated the good harvest • Represented the peace between Pilgrims and Native Americans
Massachusetts Bay Colony 1630 • Founded by Puritans for religious reasons. • Puritans wanted to “purify” the Church of England. • Puritans were persecuted in England for their beliefs. • Many Puritans were wealthy and powerful.
John Winthrop: First Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony • Under the charter of the Massachusetts Bay Company, the governor had final say on all matters. John Winthrop
Government of the Massachusetts Bay Colony • An elected General Court dealt with major issues. • Less important issues were decided in town meetings. • Only white men, over 21, who owned property, and were in good standing in the Puritan Church could vote.
The Great Migration 1629 -1640 • Thousands came to Massachusetts Bay fleeing persecution and poverty in England. • Many of the newcomers were not Puritans. • This influx of non. Puritans weakened political strength of Puritans.
Salem Witch Hysteria • In 1692 a group of young girls began accusing people in the town of Salem, Mass. of witchcraft. • After all was said and done, 19 people were hanged, 1 crushed to death and 4 died in jail. The Trial of George Jacobs
The Hanging of Bridget Bishop
Connecticut • Founded by Thomas Hooker (Puritan minister) • Founded for religious, economic, and political freedom • Fundamental Orders of Connecticut- first written constitution in the colonies
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