Monday, October 13, 2014

Colonial Regions - New England Colonies


In this lesson, you will learn how the colonies were shaped Politically, Economically, Geographically, and Socially (PEGS) by analyzing various sources. At the end of this lesson, we will fill out a notes chart on each region.


New England Colonies Sources

Politically - The questions are located on your paper. In class we read and discussed the Mayflower Compact which helped influence other forms of government brought to the New England colonies. Answer the questions about specific passages from the Mayflower Compact.

Economically - Use the sources below to help you understand the economic activities created by the location of the New England region.


Geographically - use these sources to help you understand how the geographic location affects industries and people in the New England region.

Source 2 - click here - Take note of the bodies of water, the harbor and ports, and wharfs.
Source 3 - click here - This is a picture of a port near Boston.
Snow Picture

Socially - use these sources to help you understand the social aspects on the New England colonies.

Source 2 - click here - study the map and read the caption.

No comments:

Post a Comment