What is new england colonies?

The New England colonies were New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

Facts:

1. Near the Atlantic Ocean

2. Poor rocky soil

3. Cold, long winters

4. Has forests

5. Natural harbors = Boston and Portland

Political:

1. Self government

2. Was a democracy

3. Had town meetings

4. Where the fundamental orders of Connecticut was established

5. Where the mayflower compact was established

Religious:

1. Made up of puritans and pilgrims

Economic:

1. Did logging, fishing, and ship building/trade