Portsmouth
Definition
Portsmouth is a city in New Hampshire that was an important colonial port and shipbuilding center. It was founded in 1630 by English fishermen.
Analogy
Think of Portsmouth as the "Amazon Fulfillment Center" of its time. Just like Amazon's centers are crucial for distributing goods today, Portsmouth was vital for trade and shipbuilding during the colonial era.
Related terms
New Hampshire Colony: One of the original 13 colonies, it was established by Captain John Mason who named it after his home county in England - Hampshire.
Shipbuilding: The construction of ships, which was a major industry in many colonial ports such as Portsmouth.
Colonial Trade: The exchange of goods between the colonies and other parts of the world including Europe and Africa. This trade included raw materials from the colonies and manufactured goods from Europe.
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- In reaction to what prevailing colonial issue did Anne Hutchinson, banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony, found Portsmouth?
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