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For additional information refer to the Founding of the New Hampshire Colony The Naming of the New Hampshire Colony Year Founded: 1638 was founded by John Mason and established by John Wheelwright and others Major Industries: Agriculture (potatoes, fishing), Manufacturing (textiles, shipbuilding) - refer to Colonial Times Geography: Low coast, hills, mountains and plateau. The basic geography of New England consisted of mountains thick with trees, rivers and poor rocky soil that was difficult to farm and unsuitable for crops Religion: There was no religious freedom in the areas inhabited by the Puritans as they did not tolerate any other form of religion. Refer to Religion in the Colonies Natural Resources: Fish, whales, forests. Imported agricultural products from other colonies. Farming was difficult for crops like wheat because of the poor soil but corn, pumpkins, rye, squash and beans were raised Economics and Trade: Concentrated in manufacture and focussed on town life and industries such as ship building and the manufacture and export of rum Government: By 1775 New Hampshire was governed as a Royal Colony. The original names of the New England Colonies were the Province of New Hampshire, later New Hampshire In towns along the coast, the colonists made their living fishing, whaling, and shipbuilding. Whale oil was a valuable resource as it could be used in lamps. Trade / Exports: Fish, timber, furs, ships and livestock The Colony became a state on June 21, 1788. For additional facts and info refer to the Change from Colonies to States |
New England Colonies |
Middle Colonies |
Southern Colonies |
American Colonies Index |
First 13 Colonies |
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