The document discusses the role of religion in settling the New England colonies. It describes how the Puritans and Separatists fled religious persecution in England and settled different colonies in New England, including the Plymouth Colony founded by the Pilgrims and the Massachusetts Bay Colony founded by Puritans. It also discusses the founding of other colonies like Rhode Island and Connecticut, as well as the tensions that arose between the colonists and Native Americans as the colonies expanded.

1. The New England Colonies AP Bridge U.S. History Mr. Veliz

2. The Role of Religion in Settling the New England Colonies What role did religion play? Puritans vs. Separatists Why wasn’t the move to Holland enough? Separatists become Pilgrims Only 35-41 of those on the Mayflower were Pilgrims Heading to N. Virginia, but land in Cape Cod Bay and settle the Plymouth Colony Mayflower Compact Early challenges and Indian help.

3. Puritans & the Massachusetts Bay Company The Great Migration The Puritans – from persecuted to persecuting Lack of toleration leads to creation of new colonies. Puritan Government John Winthrop and the General Court (stockholders) 1634 – settlers’ demand increased role leads to elected assembly

4. New Colonies 1636 – Thomas Hooker leads his congregation to settle Hartford 3 years later – Connecticut Colony founded Fundamental Orders of Connecticut – why is this important? Roger Williams – banished 1635, charter 1644 Advocated religious toleration Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Founded on religious freedom

5. New Colonies John Wheelwright – followed Williams’ example – 1638 leads a group north 1679 – New Hampshire becomes independent of Massachusetts

6. With growth comes new problems As settlers expand onto Native American lands, their trading partners become their enemies. 1636 – Fight between Massachusetts and the Pequot ends in the killing of hundreds of Pequot. 1675 – New England vs. Wampanoag King Philip’s War (Metacomet) Though 100s of New Englanders are killed, the war ends in Wampanoag defeat.