As you read about jamestown, the massachusetts bay colony, new netherland, and pennsylvania, fill out the chart below by writing notes that describe aspects of each colony. key

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Carley Ayers

12 September, 17:55

As you read about jamestown, the massachusetts bay colony, new netherland, and pennsylvania, fill out the chart below by writing notes that describe aspects of each colony. key

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Jamestown-

- First permanent English settlement in the New World.

- Settled in 1607.

- Roughly 100 men came to settle this land.

- The first couple years were extremely difficult due to conflicts with Native American groups, harsh winters, and death due to diseases.

- Became a financial succes after John Rolfe learned how to cultivate tobacco on this land.

Massachusetts Bay

- Settled in 1630 by a group of Puritans who were escaping religious persecution in England.

- Religion was a significant part of their life.

-John Winthrop was the leader who inspired the Puritains through his "City Upon a Hill" speech.

- The goal was to create a religious society in which all other societies could model themselves after.

Pennsylvania-

- Settled by William Penn during the middle of the 17th century.

- Becamme a safe haven for Quakers and other individuals who were not Puritan.

- Acceptance of other religions resulted in the development of a cultural diverse population.