Who are the people who founded new England colonies?

- Founded Plymouth Colony in 1620

- Led by William Bradford and John Carver

- Sought religious freedom and a new life in America

Puritans:

- Founded Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630

- Led by John Winthrop

- Sought to create a "city upon a hill" based on Puritan values

Rhode Island:

- Founded by Roger Williams in 1636

- Williams was banished from Massachusetts for his religious views

- Rhode Island became a haven for religious freedom

Connecticut:

- Founded by Thomas Hooker in 1636

- Hooker left Massachusetts due to disagreements over church government

- Connecticut became a center for trade and commerce

New Hampshire:

- Founded by John Wheelwright in 1638

- Wheelwright was also banished from Massachusetts for his religious views

- New Hampshire became a royal colony in 1692

Maine:

- Founded by Sir Ferdinando Gorges in 1639

- Gorges was a wealthy English merchant and adventurer

- Maine became a part of Massachusetts in 1652