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New England

Definition

New England is a region located in the northeastern part of the United States consisting of six states - Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. It was among the earliest English settlements in America.

Analogy

Consider New England as your high school clique that always sticks together. Just like each person brings something unique yet they share common interests and values; each state within New England has its own identity but shares common historical roots and cultural aspects.

Related terms

Pilgrims: Pilgrims were early European settlers who came to North America on board Mayflower seeking religious freedom; they established Plymouth Colony which is present-day Massachusetts.

Colonial America: Colonial America refers to period between 15th century and start of American Revolutionary War when areas were colonized by Europeans mainly British.

Thirteen Colonies: Thirteen Colonies were group of British colonies on east coast of North America founded between 1607 and 1733 which declared independence in 1776 and formed United States.