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.

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.