Southern
New England
Middle
Vocabulary
Settlers
100

Only these people from wealthy, land owning families could receive a proper education.

Boys

100

What did the economy of the New England colonies depend on?

a. cotton farms

b. trading & fishing

c. tobacco farms

b. trading & fishing

100

Because William Penn encouraged peace, equality, justice, and education, the Middle Colonies became the most _______.

Advanced

100

These are crops that are grown for profit, not personal use.

Cash crop

100

What were the three main countries who colonized North America?

Great Britain, Spain, and France

200

These two colonies were the largest producers of tobacco.

Maryland and Viginia

200

What was central to the culture of the New England colonies? 

Religion

200
Where were the first settlers of the middle colonies from?

The Netherlands and Sweden

200

The Middle Passage was a voyage from ____to _____ where kidnapped Africans suffered through horrific treatment and conditions. 

Africa to the Americas

200

Who established the Pennsylvania colony?

William Penn

300

The southern colonies were _________ because of warm weather, fertile soil, and plenty of rain.

agriculturally based

300

What was the name of the first successful settlement in New England?

Plymouth

300

What was the nickname of the middle colonies?

Breadbasket

300

DAILY DOUBLE

This is a person who decides to start their own business.

An entrepreneur

300

Which country founded the first permanent settlement, Jamestown, in 1607?

Great Britian

400

What were the large farms called that slaves and indentured servants worked on ?

Plantations

400

DAILY DOUBLE

Who was put on trial for speaking out against the church?

Anne Hutchison

400

____ and _____ grew into major trade centers.

New York and Philadelphia 

400
This is when a stronger nation takes political control over a weaker country or territory.

Colonization

400

DAILY DOUBLE

This colony's nicknamewas the "Lost Colony" because all 115 settlers mysteriously disappeared.

Roanoke

500

DAILY DOUBLE

This person became a historical legend for helping to strengthen the relationship between British settlers and the Powhatan tribe.

Pocahontas

500

New England colonists became great _____ because they used to thick forests for their materials. 

Shipbuilders
500

DAILY DOUBLE

The middle colonies were known for attracting entrepreneurs and establishing the first what?

Universities

500

This was a trade network of goods, ideas, and people, between Europe and their American colonies.

The Columbian Exchange 

500

Name the three religious groups that chose to leave Britain to live in the colonies so they could practice their religion freely. 

Quakers, Puritans, Pilgrims

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