my friend and i have been pondering this question alot today
2007-01-21 10:39:01 · 5 answers · asked by rcalvit65 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Boston
The region was called New England by the English immigrants when they were still colonies.
2007-01-21 10:47:51 · answer #1 · answered by smilindave1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people who founded the area were from England. So this is NEW England. . .
2007-01-22 03:59:46 · answer #2 · answered by ShouldBeWorking 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because "Other England" didn't sound right.
And at the time "Next England" was taken.
2007-01-21 10:59:22 · answer #3 · answered by Mark B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the pilgrims came from England, so they named their new home "New" England. I guess it made them feel more at home.
2007-01-21 10:46:49 · answer #4 · answered by true blue 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
'cause there already was an England.
2007-01-21 10:44:40 · answer #5 · answered by Lucy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋