| Term | Definition |
|---|
| John Winthrop | led a group of Puritans from England to Massachusetts to seek religious freedom |
| Puritans | They disagreed with many of the practices of the Church of England |
| New England Colonies | Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island |
| Thomas Hooker | He thought the government and officials had to much power. |
| Roger Williams | He thought the Puritans had to much power and should be seperate from the government. |
| Anne Hutchinson | She thought and spoke independently and was forced out of her colony. |
| Massachusetts Bay Colony | Colony formed by the Puritans of England |
| General Court | An assembly set up by the Massachusetts Bay Colony. |
| Religious tolerance | The Massachusetts bay was set up based on the willingness to let others practice their own beliefs. |
| Native Americans | Had a good relationship with early colonists. However, over time land was taken away and war broke out. |
| Town Meetings | settlers discussed and voted on many issues like education and roads. |
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