New England Colonies Worksheet
Explore the history, geography, and society of the New England Colonies with this comprehensive worksheet for 7th graders.
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New England Colonies Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
Refer to the map below to answer the following questions:
1. Which of the following was NOT one of the original New England Colonies?
Massachusetts
New York
Connecticut
Rhode Island
2. What was the primary reason for the establishment of most New England Colonies?
To find gold and silver
For religious freedom
To establish large plantations
To trade furs with Native Americans
3. The Pilgrims founded the Plymouth Colony in the year .
4. The main economic activities in the New England Colonies included shipbuilding, fishing, and .
5. The soil in the New England Colonies was very fertile and ideal for large-scale farming.
True
False
6. Town meetings were a significant form of local government in the New England Colonies.
True
False
7. Describe the role of religion in the daily lives of colonists in the New England Colonies.
Match the key figure with their contribution to the New England Colonies:
8. John Winthrop
a. Founded Rhode Island
9. Roger Williams
b. Leader of the Massachusetts Bay Colony
10. Anne Hutchinson
c. Banished for religious dissent
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