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New England Colonies: economy and interactions with Native Americans

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In the following questions, you will learn about the relationships and conflicts that New England colonists had with different Native American peoples. You will also learn about the economy and the laborers of the New England Colonies.

The map below shows some of the Native peoples that lived in part of New England in the 1600s. Look at the map. Then follow the instructions below.

Complete the text.

Wampanoag

Narragansett

Pequot

Many different Native peoples lived in New England. Some of these peoples were powerful. For example, the

, who lived along the Connecticut River, controlled a large amount of trade.

Some Native peoples saw the arrival of European colonists as an opportunity. For example, the

, who lived near Cape Cod Bay, hoped the colonists could be a valuable trading partner and ally in wars.

Other Native peoples, such as the

, who lived in present-day Rhode Island, were more cautious toward the colonists. Although they traded with the colonists, the group also warned the colonists against taking their land.