Purab Kothari: NH, NY, MBC, RI
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Geographic features:
- New England Colony
- Exposed to the Atlantic, facilitating fishing and trade
Political features:
- 1641-1679: Part of Massachusetts Bay Colony (MBC)
- Charles II separated New Hampshire from MBC in 1679 because MBC had absorbed too much land
- New Hampshire was under English Government's rule (royal colony)
Socio-economic features:
- Fishing and trade played a big role in the economy due to the colony being located next to water
- In general, New England's lumber also allowed for ship building to be prominent
- When it was part of MBC, New Hampshire had a similar social structure, in which stockholders of colony made laws and others were citizens with the right to vote and have a government position
Religious features:
- Mostly Puritan ideals since it was a part of Massachusetts
- Puritans: strict, not religiously tolerant