In late November, early December, the Irish rebellion descended into anarchy as repressed hatred between old Irish Catholics and the new protestant settlers resulted in extreme violence.
Answer:
Colonists in the New England colonies endured bitterly cold winters and mild summers. The land was flat close to the coastline but became hilly and mountainous farther inland. The soil was generally rocky, making farming difficult. Cold winters reduced the spread of disease.
I think it is social environment