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New England in 1690's

By:

Grant Akers

Justin Mazzara

Johnny Nguyen

Matthew Thunstrom

Christopher Wong

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How Did The Pilgrims Survive?

The first winter for the Plymouth Colony was filled with loss and longing. More than half of the 102 Pilgrims that arrived on the Mayflower. Food was scarce. Hunger and disease plagued and weakened the people. Cold and harsh conditions wore down moral. , Prospects for the new colony were weak. The actions of smart men and the sacrifice of brave women contributed to the survival of the Pilgrims.

Social Structures/Hierarchies

  • Although the Pilgrims and Puritans were now free from the religious persecution of their European leaders, they had many new issues to face.
  • One was the establishment of government.
  • Originally, male adults led the town through meetings and authority.
  • New England was a direct democracy
  • Men were leaders whose class and authority were built through wealth.
  • Also, men gained their rankings through positions in church.
  • Each town was governed by a town meeting.
  • In addition, a government body known as the Colonial Assembly, composed of representatives elected by citizens, had an influential role in the colony.
  • Massachusetts had an organized system of laws.
  • Also, Massachusetts minted its own currency, constructed a British military port in Boston, and collected local and colony taxes

What type of people settled in Massachusetts?

What Were Their Main Fears And Anxieties?

1) Climate

2) Indians

3) Witch trials

4) Trade and material wealth

5) Disease

6) Food

-European settlers known as Pilgrims

-Settled in the 1620s

-Developed relations with the Wampanog

-Puritans followed them to Massachusetts to obtain religious freedom

Sources

http://www.mayflowerfamilies.com/enquirer/

http://www.victorianweb.org/victorian/religion/puritan2.html

http://www.infoplease.com/ce5/CE042673.html

http://www.englishonlinecalifornia.com/resources/units/crucible/background.html

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