The New Enlgand Colonies were part of the first origional colonies of the United States. New England is part of the middle colonies. Puritans lived mainly in this area. This area includes states such as; Conneticut, Massechusets, New Hampshire, Maine, and Rhode Island.

Fun Facts

• Many French Explorers traveled to Maine when the colonies were first being explored.

• Fishing was the most productive occupation in the New England.

• In Rhode Island in 1647, many Puritains forced people of different faith out of the area.

• New Hampshire was against slavery and believed it was immoral.

Citations

http://thingstodo.com/states/NH/history.htm

http://www.rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/history.html

http://www.williamsburgpriavateours.com/smithjNewEngland.jp

http://si.unm.edu/si2002/YOUNA/TIMELINE/NEW_005.GIF

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