Mr. Dowling
The New England Colonies
To what extent are the sections of the 13 Colonies unique?
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The New England Colonies are Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
Thomas Hooker-leaves Massachusetts to set up a colony in Connecticut (strict limits on government)
laws in writing and more voters
Roger Williams--->Rhode Island-separation of church and state
religious toleration (Protestants, Jews, Catholics)
3R's-Roger Williams, Rhode Island, Religious toleration
rocky soil, thick forests, long winters--->fishing and trade, lumber