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New England Colonies Worksheet

Explore the history, geography, and culture of the New England Colonies in this Grade 6 social studies worksheet.

Grade 6 Social studies HistoryU.S. HistoryNew England Colonies
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New England ColoniesColonial AmericaU.S. HistoryGrade 6Social Studies
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New England Colonies: Life in Early America

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.

1. Which of the following was NOT a New England Colony?

a

Massachusetts

b

Connecticut

c

Virginia

d

Rhode Island

2. The main reason many colonists came to the New England region was for:

a

Gold and silver

b

Religious freedom

c

Warm climate

d

Plantation farming

3. The Pilgrims arrived in Plymouth in the year  .

4. The New England Colonies were known for their harsh winters and rocky soil, which made   difficult.

5. Town meetings were an important part of government in the New England Colonies.

T

True

F

False

6. The economy of the New England Colonies relied heavily on large-scale agriculture.

T

True

F

False

7. Describe two challenges faced by the early settlers of the New England Colonies.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

Puritans
fishing
Mayflower Compact
shipbuilding

8. Many of the early colonists in New England were  , seeking to purify the Church of England.

9. An important industry in the New England Colonies, due to their proximity to the ocean, was  .

10. The   was an agreement signed by the Pilgrims that established self-government in Plymouth Colony.