USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A colonial meeting house was a meeting house used by communities in colonial New England. Built using tax money, the colonial meeting house was the focal point of the community where the town’s residents could discuss local issues, conduct religious worship, and engage in town business.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which describes the importance of town meetings in colonial New England? They were used primarily to resolve religious issues. They represent the first instances of direct democracy in the colonies. Events like the Salem Witch Trials were conducted in town meetings.

Detailed explanation-3: -Because the New England colonies focused on the shipbuilding and fishing industries, they imported agricultural products (farm products) from other colonies and England.

Detailed explanation-4: -The church was often the center of the town. Everyone in the town was expected, sometimes by law, to attend church on Sunday. Churches in Colonial America were generally fairly simple buildings. Major towns would have a post office where mail could be sent between the colonies.

Detailed explanation-5: -Shipbuilding became an important industry on New England for several reasons. The area had plenty of forests that provided materials for shipbuilding. As trade particularly in slaves in the New England seaports grew, more merchant ships were built. The fishing industry also needed ships.