Puritans founded Massachusetts, which became a refuge for oppressed English Separatists who wanted to reform the Puritan Church (1620); and Plymouth, a trading post settled by a mixed group on a 102-day Mayflower voyage that brought English Separatists (Pilgrims). The 1st New England fishing community was Gloucester (est. 1623). Fishing (cod, bass), fur trapping, & trading w Native Americans provided 1st means of livelihood.