Mapping the New England Colonies

5th Gradeβ€’25 minutesβ€’CCSS 5.4a

Learning Objective

I can name the New England Colonies on a map.

Key Concepts

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

The Pilgrims arrived on the Mayflower and signed the Mayflower Compact, which established foundations for self-government.

The Great Awakening fostered ideas of liberty and independence among the New England colonists, and New England would become the Cradle of Revolution.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 3 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Name the four New England Colonies.

2. Which of the following colonies was NOT one of the original New England Colonies?

3. Describe the general geographic location of the New England Colonies within the United States. (North, South, East, West)

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