Answers U.S. History IThe New England Colonies

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The middle colonies thrived because

their location along the coast fostered trade with Europe and the Caribbean Islands.

the lack of diversity among the population fostered harmony and led to fewer disagreements.

good relations with American Indians throughout the 1600s and 1700s led to peace.

poor agricultural conditions forced colonists to turn to timber, fishing, and other industries.

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The Pilgrim leader who organized the Mayflower voyage was

John Winthrop.

Roger Williams.

Anne Hutchinson.

William Bradford.

An unexpected result of British salutary neglect was that

the colonies became richer than Britain wanted.

the colonies’ dependence on British rule grew.

the colonies developed a separate American identity.

the colonies began to develop self-government.

Puritan communities in New England in the 1600s believed that all children should learn to read and write so they could

understand business matters.

communicate with relatives in England.

attend assembly meetings.

read and study the Bible.

Which idea was common in Plymouth Colony but not in Massachusetts Bay Colony?

voting rights

religious intolerance

representative government

separation of church and state

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