<span>The four original New England Colonies were :
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
The Environment of the New England Colonies
The climate of the New England Colonies was colder than the other two colonial regions because they were the farthest north.
The climate was a positive factor for the colonists in the New England Colonies; it prevented the spread of life-threatening diseases.
The climate was a negative factor for the colonist in the New England Colonies; the severe winters killed many people.
The geography of New England was mostly hills with rocky soil.
The natural resources of the New England Colonies
The natural resources of the New England Colonies included fish, whales, trees and furs.
The natural resources were more important than agricultural crops to colonists in New England because of poor, rocky soil and the short growing season.
Religion in the New England Colonies
The main function of New England towns was to support the religion of the Puritans.
Religious freedom in Puritan colonies did not exist. The Puritan's world view did not tolerate other religions.</span>
