New England Colonies Flashcards
1
Q
who was the king of england in 1625?
A
charles I
2
Q
what company did the persecuted puritans create?
A
massachusetts bay company; society based on the bible
3
Q
who did the company choose to govern?
A
john winthrop
4
Q
how man people came to boston in 1630?
A
900
5
Q
how many puritans traveled to massachusetts to escape the persecution?
A
15000; great migration
6
Q
what new government was set up in 1634?
A
general court; elected assembly
7
Q
who founded connecticut?
A
thomas hooker
8
Q
who was rhode island settled by?
A
colonists who were forced out of MA; roger williams; 1644
9
Q
who founded new hampshire?
A
1638; john wheelright
