Which of the following colonies was NOT a part of New England?

Maryland is the colony that was not part of New England. Historically, New England refers to a region that includes states like Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. These colonies were established primarily for reasons tied to religious freedom and trade and share similar cultural and historical backgrounds.

In contrast, Maryland was established as a proprietary colony for English Catholics seeking a place where they could practice their religion freely, differentiating it from the primarily Puritan colonies of New England. The geographical and cultural differences further set Maryland apart from the New England colonies, as it is located farther south and has a distinct historical context involving both Catholicism and its role in colonial trade along the Chesapeake Bay.