New England Colonies
The 13 Colonies were divided into three regions: New England, __ and Southern.
Word Bank: Jamestown, William, farming, fishing, Middle
Middle
Pennsylvania, a Middle colony, was founded by __ Penn.
Word Bank: Jamestown, William, farming, fishing, Middle
William
The economy of the Southern colonies was largely based on __.
Word Bank: Jamestown, William, farming, fishing, Middle
farming
What was the Columbian Exchange?
The Columbian Exchange was the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, diseases, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World.
The New England colonies were known for their __ industry.
Word Bank: Jamestown, William, farming, fishing, Middle
fishing
What was the main purpose of the Middle colonies' economy?
A. Shipbuilding B. Farming
C. Mining D. Fishing
B. Farming
Which crop was primarily grown in the Southern colonies?
A. Wheat B. Corn
C. Tobacco D. Rice
C. Tobacco
Name one item that was brought from the Americas to Europe (or Europe to the Americas) during the Columbian Exchange.
Examples include potatoes, tomatoes, and corn.
Which of the following was NOT a New England colony?
A. Massachusetts B. Virginia
C. Rhode Island D. Connecticut
B. Virginia
Which colony was originally founded as a place for religious freedom?
A. Georgia B. Maryland
C. Delaware D. Vermont
B. Maryland
Who was the founder of the colony of Georgia?
A. John Smith B. James Oglethorpe
C. William Bradford D. Roger Williams
B. James Oglethorpe
How did the Columbian Exchange affect the diets of people in Europe?
The Columbian Exchange introduced new foods to Europe, improving diets and nutrition.
Which of the following was NOT a common job for people in the New England Colonies?
A. farmer B. artisan
C. cartographer D. merchant
C. cartographer
New York and Philadelphia grew rapidly because...
A. They were centrally located B. They distributed goods
C. They governed the other colonies D. A & B
D. A & B
The first successful English colony in America was ______, Virginia.
Word Bank: Jamestown, William, farming, fishing, Middle
Jamestown
What was one negative impact of the Columbian Exchange?
One negative impact was the spread of diseases like smallpox, which devastated Native American populations.
Describe the climate and geography of the New England colonies.
The New England colonies had a cold climate with rocky soil. This made large-scale farming difficult, so they focused on fishing, shipbuilding, and trade.
Explain why the Middle colonies were known as the "breadbasket" colonies.
The Middle colonies were called the "breadbasket" colonies because they grew large amounts of grains like wheat, which were used to make bread.
What were some reasons people chose to settle in the Southern colonies?
People settled in the Southern colonies for various reasons, including the availability of fertile land for farming and the opportunity to grow cash crops like tobacco and rice.
Describe how the Columbian Exchange impacted trade between continents.
The Columbian Exchange led to increased trade and interaction between continents, changing economies and cultures worldwide.