1600s Obviously there were more the Native Americans. There were multiple tribes in that area such as the Abenaki, the Penobscot, the Pequot, the Wampanoag, among many others. read more
The colonies were disestablished in 1686 and replaced by the Dominion of New England. The Pilgrims and Purtians were against the Anglican Church as they felt the Church was too Catholic. They were influenced by Calvin and other teachers of the Reformed Theology. read more
The New England colonies include Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. The lifestyle of New England's people was greatly impacted by both its geography and climate. New England's economy depended on the environment. read more
90% of the people in the colonies were farming. In New England colonies they were 'substance" farmers and produced just enough for their own needs. read more