The New England Colonies: Puritans, Towns, and Trade

European Settlements and the Three Colonial Regions

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Describe how rocky soil, cold climate, Puritan religious beliefs, and town meetings shaped New England's maritime and artisanal economy.

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European Settlements and the Three Colonial Regions

5th Grade · Social Studies · US-UT-SS

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Compare early European colonial empires in North America and investigate the distinct geographic, political, and economic foundations of the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies.

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U.S. I Standard 2.2Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Students will compare and contrast the economic, political, and social patterns evident in the development of the 13 English colonies.