New Hampshire

Settled and Staying

Aug 3, 1637

Early New Hampshire was going to grow deastically and the people decided that they were going to stay.

The Colony of New Hampshire was Founded

Jun 13, 1638

New Hampshire was founded on June 13th, 1638. It was founded by John Mason and established by John Wheelwright and others.

New Hampshire

Period: Jun 13, 1638 to Oct 30, 1803

It started in the year 1638 and became a very powerful colony. It bcame a state on June 21st, 1788 and was part of America.

Major Town and Major Industries

Apr 7, 1640

New Hampshire was one of the most popular colonies in New America. Agriculture, and Manufacturating were the main Industries in New Hamsphire.

Land

Sep 6, 1640

New Hampshire really liked the land they were lucky to have they grew crops and made a living.

Houses

May 20, 1641

Houses were usally one room but if you were very lucky they would sometimes be two floors.

Court

Sep 23, 1643

Court or Meetings in New Hampshire were very common and they would be every week.

Farming Difficulties

Sep 22, 1666

Farming was difficult for crops like wheat because of the poor soil but corn,pumpkins, rye, squash, and beans were planted and harvested.

Servants

Mar 16, 1675

There was not that many servants but there were a few servants who worked.

New Hampshires Docks

Jul 30, 1688

New Hampshires docks were really big and good for trading.

Church

Oct 29, 1689

Church was very important in colonial New Hampshire.

Sucessful Coloy

Sep 29, 1700

New hampshire was very sucessful and was growing. More people were coming and it was gaining people.

Hardwork

May 3, 1709

New Hampshires people worked hard to make a living in the colonies.

Making a Living

Aug 1, 1715

Colonists made their living by fishing, whailing, and shipbuilding.

Poor Schooling

Dec 24, 1723

Sme people couldn't afford a education for their children so they turned to Poor Schools.

Schooling

Oct 29, 1730

Kids were expected to be able to read the bible and learn manners.

First State House

Apr 6, 1743

New Hampshire got their first state house and they rejoyced and celebrated.

New Hampshires Motto

Oct 29, 1752

Their motto was "Live Free or Die". That was their saying and it was the symbol of their colony.

Flag

Jul 4, 1763

They wanted to expirence freedom in the truest sense.

Governor

Apr 27, 1775

New Hampshire in 1775 was governed as a royal colony by Benning Wentworth.

Working

May 13, 1785