New England Colonies Worksheet
Explore the history, geography, and society of the New England Colonies with this Grade 8 social studies worksheet.
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New England Colonies: A Closer Look
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1. Which of the following was NOT a New England Colony?
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
2. What was the primary reason for the Puritan migration to New England?
Economic opportunity
Religious freedom
Political power
Adventure
3. The Compact was an agreement signed by the Pilgrims before landing at Plymouth.
4. Roger Williams founded the colony of based on principles of religious tolerance.
5. The rocky soil and harsh climate of New England led to an economy based on fishing, shipbuilding, and .
6. Town meetings were a key feature of democratic governance in the New England Colonies.
True
False
7. Slavery was not present in the New England Colonies due to their religious beliefs.
True
False
8. Describe one major difference between the New England Colonies and the Southern Colonies.
Match each individual with their contribution to the New England Colonies.
9. Anne Hutchinson
a. Leader of the Plymouth Colony
10. John Winthrop
b. Banished for challenging Puritan authority
11. William Bradford
c. Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony