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'''New England''' is the term used to refer to a region of the United States. The states making up New England are [[Massachusetts]], [[Connecticut]], [[Vermont]], [[New Hampshire]], [[Rhode Island]], and [[Maine]]. This is one of the oldest regions of the United States to be colonized by the [[England|English]], and was originally settled mainly by [[Puritans]] and other religious dissidents seeking to freely practice their religion.
'''New England''' is the term used to refer to a region of the United States. The states making up New England are [[Massachusetts]], [[Connecticut]], [[Vermont]], [[New Hampshire]], [[Rhode Island]], and [[Maine]]. This is one of the oldest regions of the United States to be colonized by the [[England|English]], and was originally settled mainly by [[Puritans]] and other religious dissidents seeking to freely practice their religion.
==Colonial Era==
==Colonial Era==
===New England===
===New England===
New England produced many great literary works. In fact, more works were created in New England than all of the colonies combined. Most of these works were histories, [[sermon]]s, and personal journals and were written by ministers or inspired by religious beliefs. [[Cotton Mather]], a Boston minister published ''Magnalia Christi Americana'' (The Great Works of Christ in America, 1702), while revivalist Jonathan Edwards wrote his philosophical work, ''A Careful and Strict Enquiry Into...Notions of...Freedom of Will...'' (1754). Most music had a religious theme as well and was mainly the singing of [[Psalm]]s. Because of New England's deep religious beliefs, artistic works that were not very religious or too "worldly" were banned. These endeavors included drama and other types of plays.
New England produced many great literary works. In fact, more works were created in New England than all of the colonies combined. Most of these works were histories, [[sermon]]s, and personal journals and were written by ministers or inspired by religious beliefs. [[Cotton Mather]], a Boston minister published ''Magnalia Christi Americana'' (The Great Works of Christ in America, 1702), while revivalist Jonathan Edwards wrote his philosophical work, ''A Careful and Strict Enquiry Into...Notions of...Freedom of Will...'' (1754). Most music had a religious theme as well and was mainly the singing of [[Psalm]]s. Because of New England's deep religious beliefs, artistic works that were not very religious or too "worldly" were banned. These endeavors included drama and other types of plays.
==19th century==
Viewing themselves as the embodiment of America's national identity, New England's leaders celebrating their region's republican simplicity, educational attainment, economic prosperity, religious commitment, and social order. Not just the elite but at the popular level these themes appeared as images on pitchers, plates, gloves, and coverlets. Paintings in the picturesque style, as well as histories and travelogues, presented New England as a place where an orderly, but not over-refined society had emerged out of the struggle with the "wilderness." The region's self image of an idealized, republican New England became the basis of a regional consensus and was successfully deployed by groups as diverse as Democratic Republicans on the Maine frontier and ministers of the Massachusetts Standing Order.<ref> Stephanie Kermes, ''Creating an American Identity: New England, 1789–1825'' (2008)</ref>
In recent years, New England is a stronghold for liberals and usually votes [[Democratic]] at the local, state, and national levels.
In recent years, New England is a stronghold for liberals and usually votes [[Democratic]] at the local, state, and national levels.
Following the 2008 elections, all members of the House of Representatives from New England aree Democrats. Both US Senators from Maine are [[Republicans]]: [[Olympia Snowe]] and [[Susan Collins]] In addition, one senator from New Hampshire is a Republican: [[Judd Gregg]]
==Further reading==
==Further reading==