Colonial America · 1607 – 1763
The New England Colonies
Puritan life, the importance of education, and the maritime economy of the North.
Key Questions
- 1Why did the Pilgrims and Puritans leave England?
- 2How did the cold climate and rocky soil shape life in New England?
- 3What role did the meetinghouse play in town life?
Common Core State Standards
C3: D2.Geo.5.3-5C3: D2.His.3.3-5
Grade: 5th Grade
Subject: Early American History
Unit: Colonial America
Period: 1607 – 1763
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