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The New England Colonies (Commerce and Religion)

The New England Colonies (Commerce and Religion). Main Idea-Fishing and trade contributed to the growth and prosperity of the New England Colonies. Why the New England Colonial Region is Distinct. Long winters and rocky soil.

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The New England Colonies (Commerce and Religion)

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  1. The New England Colonies(Commerce and Religion) Main Idea-Fishing and trade contributed to the growth and prosperity of the New England Colonies.

  2. Why the New England Colonial Region is Distinct • Long winters and rocky soil. • Englishsettlers made up the largest group in this region’s population.

  3. Farms and Towns • SubsistenceFarming-Producing just enough food for themselves and sometimes a little extra for trade in town. • New England farmer lived near town, b/c plots of land were sold to groups of people not the individual. • New England towns- farmhouses surrounded the square (like a town hall)

  4. Harvesting the Sea • Atlantic ocean offered many economic opportunities • Rich fishing grounds off the coast. • Forests provided the materials needed for commercial fishing- TIMBER. • Coastal cities like Boston, Salem, New Haven, and Newport grew rich from fishing.

  5. ATLANTIC TRADE • TRIANGULAR TRADE-trading route with three stops. • EXAMPLE- Trade between the Colonies, Africa and the West Indies. (see notes) • New England made enormous profits from trade forcing the English Government to pass the Navigation Acts. (see notes)

  6. Slavery in New England • Few slaves- Just not economical to use that type of labor force on small subsistence farms. • Some slavery used in the larger towns (for work as stable-hands, cooks, gardeners) • New England had the largest population of free Africans.

  7. Changes in Puritan Society • Puritan religion declined in popularity. • Drive of economic success competed with Puritan ideals. • Increases competition from other religion groups (i.e Baptists) • Political Changes- Religious tolerance laws took away the Puritans ability to control elections.

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