New England
Colonies
Massachusetts
wanted to separate entirely
from the church of
England
wanted a simpler form
of worship
more social status than
the Pilgrims
Massachusetts
Define charter:
Official permission, given by the
government, to found a new colony
Think Question: why were
investors willing to invest
capital in these new colonies;
what were these investors
hoping to get in return?
Investors
VS
Colonists
Connecticut
Fundamental Orders
of Connecticut
Limited the rights and
power of the government;
gave more power to the
people.
Connecticut
Fundamental Orders
of Connecticut
Query: Did Hooker
have religious
differences with
Massachusetts?
How do you know?
Limited the rights and
power of the government;
gave more power to the
people.
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Define Toleration:
Accepting the beliefs of others
Freedom of Religion
Separation of church and state
John Winthrop
Religious freedom
for the Puritans
Thomas Hooker
Religious and
political freedom
New Hampshire
Settlers from
Massachusetts
Economic
Opportunities
Rhode Island
Roger Williams
Religious and
political freedom
Connecticut