The New England Colonies

Pilgrim Plantation

Martina and Terrence at the Plymouth Settlement

Martina and Terrance have found themselves in the year 1620 in the New England colonies among the Pilgrims and the Puritans and others who are looking to escape religious persecution. Our travelers have just learned so much about Virginia and the Southern colonies, and now they must figure out why new groups of people want a fresh start in the northern region of this recently discovered land.

Essential Questions

  • Why did various groups settle in the four New England colonies?
  • What were the society and economy like in the New England colonies?