The New England colonies were New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Facts: 1. Near the Atlantic Ocean 2. Poor rocky soil 3. Cold, long winters 4. Has forests 5. Natural harbors= Boston and Portland
Political: 1. Self government 2. Was a democracy 3. Had town meetings 4. Where the fundamental orders of Connecticut was established 5. Where the mayflower compact was established
Religious: 1. Made up of puritans and pilgrims
Economic: 1. Did logging, fishing, and ship building/trade
