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Colony (Massachusetts)

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Colony of Massachusetts

HANNAH BAGTAS (PERIOD 4)

Founder:
The founder of Massachusetts is Captain John Smith with the puritans. They were in a ship called Mayflower.

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Reasons for being founded:
They wanted to have their own religion. They also want other people to believe and worship it.

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People of the Colony:
The native Americans shared Massachusetts with the puritans. The puritans also shared their beliefs to the natives.

Climate and Geography:
The land was fertile with grass to be consumed by cattle and forests for fire wood and other uses. The summers were humid and warm, while during winter, it is very cold

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Economy:
People raised crops like corn and other vegetables for their needs. And some people sell this and even selling this through shipping industry

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Religion:
The puritans believed that their kingdom is made for God and only true believers are to live there. They moved to Massachusetts because they want to have purity and liberty of worship

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Politics and Government:
Their politics and government is based on their religious beliefs. The only people who can vote are those who are well known to the church.

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