Why did the Pilgrims and Puritans leave Europe for the Americas?
The pilgrims left Europe because they wanted to escape persecution. The puritans left Europe because they wanted to reform the Anglican Church.
<span></span>Do you think the Pilgrims could have survived without the assistance of Squanto and Massasoit? Explain your answer.
It would be harder to grow food and survive. The conditions wouldn't improve without his help.
<span></span>What role did the church play in Massachusetts?
They provided rights to men and women. what they can work can't do. People would be very active and involve.
<span></span>Why did some colonists disagree with the leaders of Massachusetts?
Because they weren't freed and didn't like their rules.
<span></span>Describe the economy in the New England colonies
There were merchants, fishing, shipbuilding, and skilled craftspeople
<span></span>Why do you think New England merchants became leading member of society?
They would make a lot of money from trading and selling their goods.
<span></span>What steps did the Massachusetts Bay Colony take to promote educations?
They made a law requiring parents to provide instruction for their children.
<span></span>What are some possible benefits that New England's emphasis on education might bring?
<span>Their children will be more successful in life and will be in a higher class than others.</span>
