Chapter 3: New England Colonies Flashcards
Mayflower compact
Crude government agreement with democracy.
What were the puritans goals?
To purify the Church of England of Catholic influence. Separatists and non separatists. (Separatists hardcore)
Massechusetts bay colony 1619:
Nonseparatist royal charter wanted to escape attacks. John winthrope was the leader of the puritans of massechussets
What was life like in New England?
Low mortality 70 year life expectancy. They lived well. Father figure, religion
Rhode Island
“Sewer” took everyone roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson.
What was the relationship between puritans and Indians?
Epidemics wiped out populations and the wamanogs were near Plymouth
What was the king Phillips ware 1675-76
Native American United resistance against colonists lead by Metacom (king Phillips)
Pequot wars:
More English settlers = more Indian confrontations. Settlers ambushed on te Pequot village nearby
What was the New England confederation:
Defensive strategy against Indians French ad Dutch . Each of the 4 colonies got two votes
Colony of New York
Given to Dutch by English. Charles II gave it to his Dutch brother as payback
William penn
Created Pennsylvania as a Quacker safe haven. “Pens woodlands”