Settling the New England Colonies
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What religious group was developing a large following in England in the 1600s and 1700s?

The Puritans

Which group of Puritans sailed to North America on the Mayflower in 1620?

The Pilgrims

Who led the Massachusetts Bay Colony and declared it a 'city upon a hill'?

John Winthrop

What are the states included in New England?

<p>Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the reasons for colonists settling in Connecticut and Rhode Island versus New Hampshire and Maine?

<p>Connecticut and Rhode Island sought religious freedom, while New Hampshire and Maine were looking for profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

What Native American group lived in the southern part of the Middle Colonies near the Delaware River?

<p>The Lenni Lenape</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did William Penn want to treat the Lenni Lenape?

<p>Fairly and with respect for their traditional lands</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did William Penn do to acquire land from Native Americans?

<p>Negotiated prices and signed treaties to purchase every piece of land</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did some historians believe William Penn signed in 1682 that promised a 'chain of friendship' with the Lenni Lenape?

<p>A 'Great Treaty'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are there any original copies of the 'Great Treaty' signed by William Penn in 1682?

<p>No, there are no original copies of the document</p> Signup and view all the answers

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