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The 13 Colonies: Focus on New England

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet provides source analysis activities focused on New England, one of the original 13 colonies, to develop students' understanding of early American colonial life and perspectives.

Topics covered:

#Compare different perspectives of colonial settlers
#History
#The 13 Colonies
#Standard
#Explain the purpose and origin of historical sources
#Analyse primary sources to understand colonial life in New England
#Source Analysis (Text)
#New England

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The 13 Colonies: Focus on New England

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Source Analysis: Life in New England

Source A: The Puritan Way of Life

"The Puritans who settled in New England sought to build a society based on their religious beliefs. They emphasized hard work, community discipline, and moral conduct. Their daily routines were centered around church services, family duties, and work in farms or towns. Education was highly valued so that everyone could read the Bible. These settlers faced harsh winters, limited food supplies, and the need to establish new towns from scratch. Despite these challenges, they believed their efforts were guided by God, and they worked to create a 'city upon a hill' as a model of Christian virtue. Their strict moral codes influenced every aspect of life and governance in their colonies." Provenance: John Winthrop, 1630, Speech/Declaration

1.
What does Source A tell us about the daily life and beliefs of the Puritans in New England?
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the purpose of John Winthrop’s speech in Source A and how it might influence colonial society.
[5 marks]
3.
Compare the usefulness and reliability of Source A for understanding Puritan life in New England.
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the challenges faced by the Puritans in establishing their society in New England.
[3 marks]
5.
Analyse how the Puritans’ religious beliefs influenced their social and political life in New England.
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the perspectives in Source A with what you know about other colonies in America at the time.
[6 marks]

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