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The 13 Colonies: Focus on New England

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring the timeline and key events of the New England colonies during the establishment of the 13 Colonies.

Topics covered:

#Analyse the significance of early settlements
#History
#Explain the reasons for settlement and their impacts
#The 13 Colonies
#Standard
#Compare different colonies within New England
#Timeline & Chronology
#Understand the key milestones in the development of the New England colonies
#New England

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The 13 Colonies: Focus on New England

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline of the Establishment of New England Colonies

Source A: Early Settlement Records

'In 1620, the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth, seeking religious freedom and new opportunities.' Provenance: Official colony record from Plymouth, 1620.

Source B: Expansion of the Colonies

'By 1630, Massachusetts Bay Colony was established, with the arrival of additional settlers seeking religious freedom and economic opportunities.' Provenance: Colonial government documents, 1630.

1.
Outline the key events in the founding of the New England colonies from 1620 to 1630. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the reasons why settlers established colonies in New England. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the motivations of the Pilgrims and the Puritans in establishing colonies in New England. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
B

Key Events and Their Impact

Source C: The Mayflower Compact

'We agree to form a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation.' Provenance: Mayflower Compact, 1620.

Source D: Growth of the Colonies

'By the late 1630s, the colonies had expanded significantly, establishing towns and trading networks.' Provenance: Colonial records, 1635.

1.
Explain the significance of the Mayflower Compact in the development of self-government in the colonies. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the development of towns and trade networks in the colonies by the late 1630s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse how religious beliefs influenced the social and political development of New England colonies. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
C

Summary and Reflection

Reflect on the overall impact of the early settlements in New England. Consider how these colonies influenced later American society and government.

1.
Write a short paragraph explaining the lasting influence of the New England colonies on American society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the economic and social development of the New England colonies with other regions in the colonies. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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