Reasons they were founded
COLONIAL LIFE
PERSPECTIVES
PERSPECTIVES
Physical Geography and Economic Activities
100
What was a major reason that the New England Colonies were founded?
A. Colonists wanted to spread democracy.
B. The area had rich soil for farming.
C. The area had a sunny and warm climate.
D. Colonists wanted religious freedom.
D. Colonists wanted religious freedom.
100
Which colonial region was known as the "Bread Basket"?
A. New England colonies
B. Mid-Atlantic colonies
C. Southern colonies
D. Eastern colonies
B. Mid-Atlantic colonies
100
Which of the following was MOST LIKELY to live on a plantation?
A. Artisans
B. Slaves
C. American Indians
D. Small Farm Owners
B. Slaves
100
Which of the following groups of people would have been MOST common in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies?
A. preachers
B.slaves
C. artisans
D. teachers
C. artisans
100
What were most farms like in the New England Colonies?
A.They were large and farmers grew cash crops to send to England.
B.They were small and farmers grew what they needed for their families.
C.They were large and farmers grew enough food to send to the other colonies.
D.They were small and farmers grew crops from England to sell to American Indians.
B.They were small and farmers grew what they needed for their families.
200
What was one reason that the Mid-Atlantic Colonies were founded?
A.to help spread Christianity to American Indians
B.because the region’s geography made them good for trade
C.to help poor settlers from Europe start a new life
D.because the region’s land was not claimed by American Indians
B.because the region’s geography made them good for trade
200
How did MOST settlers hope to make money in the Southern Colonies?
A. by mining
B. by fishing
C. by farming
D. by logging
C. by farming
200
Who were the most powerful people in the American Colonies?
A. Slaves
B. American Indians
C. Large Landowners
D.Artisans
C. Large Landowners
200
What is one impact on American Indians when colonists began settling in North America?
A.Many died of diseases.
B.Many grew cash crops.
C.Many became large landowners.
D.Many became indentured servants.
A. Many died of diseases.
200
Which colonial region is MOST LIKELY shown in the picture?
A.the Arctic Colonies
B.the Southern Colonies
C.the Mid-Atlantic Colonies
D.the New England Colonies
D.the New England Colonies
300
What were the Pilgrims and the Puritans who settled in the New England Colonies searching for?
A.somewhere they could mine for metals such as silver and gold
B.somewhere they could grow crops to sell in England
C.somewhere they could practice their religion freely
D.somewhere they could meet and learn from American Indians
C.somewhere they could practice their religion freely
300
Which colonies were MOST tolerant of people practicing different religions?
A. New England Colonies
B. Mid-Atlantic Colonies
C. Southern Colonies
D. Spanish Colonies
B. Mid-Atlantic Colonies
300
Which of the following sentences BEST describes the lives of most African Americans in colonial America?
A.Most African Americans were slaves forced to work on farms and plantations in the colonies.
B.Most African Americans were slaves who worked for artisans in cities throughout the colonies.
C.Most free African Americans worked in the factories established in the New England colonies.
D.Most free African Americans helped build ships in the New England and Southern colonies.
A.Most African Americans were slaves forced to work on farms and plantations in the colonies.
300
Which answer choice BEST describes the type of education most children experienced in Colonial America?
A.They went to all grades and on to college.
B.They focused on school with little to do at home.
C.They worked on farms and never attended school.
D.They worked on farms and sometimes went to school.
D.They worked on farms and sometimes went to school.
300
The climate of the New England Colonies was very cold for much of the year. How did this affect life in those colonies?
A.Colonists often used ports to ship goods to Europe and other colonies.
B.Colonists used numerous slaves to keep the cost of growing crops very low.
C.Colonists had to work multiple jobs to make enough money to survive winters.
D.Colonists often had to trade goods they produced for the food they needed.
D.Colonists often had to trade goods they produced for the food they needed.
400
Which colonial region would be BEST for this person?
A. New England
B. Mid Atlantic
C. Southern
D. Northwestern
C. Southern
400
Which of the following BEST completes the table?
A. Arctic colonies
B. Southern colonies
C. Mid Atlantic colonies
D. New England colonies
D. New England colonies
400
During the colonial period, why were slaves and indentured servants MORE LIKELY to be found in the Southern Colonies than in the Mid-Atlantic or New England colonies?
A.The Southern Colonies needed more people to help with the fur trade.
B.The Southern Colonies needed more workers for ship building.
C.The Southern Colonies needed more people to farm tobacco.
D.The Southern Colonies needed more people to farm wheat.
C.The Southern Colonies needed more people to farm tobacco.
400
Which of the following would MOST LIKELY be said by an indentured servant in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies?
A.“The hardest part of my job is cutting up the whale meat.”
B.“I find it hard work to be in the fields gathering cash crops.”
C.“Working in the harbor loading and unloading wheat is hard work.”
D.“Finding ways to stay warm in these bitter cold winters is difficult.”
C.“Working in the harbor loading and unloading wheat is hard work.”
400
Why were large farms and plantations more common in the Southern Colonies than the New England Colonies?
A.The Southern Colonies' rich soil was better for growing cash crops such as cotton.
B.The weather was too rainy for crops to grow well in the New England Colonies.
C.The rocky soil and cold weather helped cash crops grow in the Southern Colonies.
D.The New England Colonies were far from the coast and could not ship crops overseas.
A.The Southern Colonies' rich soil was better for growing cash crops such as cotton.
500
"Roger moved to North America in order to start a new life. In Europe, he was not allowed to follow the religion he wanted. Roger wanted to live somewhere he could find work as a shipbuilder."
In what colonial region did Roger MOST LIKELY settle?
A.the Southern Colonies, because there were many shipbuilders due the area's natural harbors
B.the Southern Colonies, because many people in these colonies relied on fur trapping and trade
C.the New England Colonies, because many of these colonies were founded to provide religious freedom
D.the New England Colonies, because these colonies had rich soil and a climate that was good for farming
C.the New England Colonies, because many of these colonies were founded to provide religious freedom
500
In which colonial region did Johnny MOST LIKELY live?
A. Southern colonies
B. New England colonies
C. Northwestern colonies
D. Mid-Atlantic colonies
B. New England colonies
500
Which of the following terms describes what Mr. Smith and his farm does for his family?
A.His farm makes the family self-reliable.
B.His farm makes the family self-centered.
C.His farm makes the family self-sufficient.
D.His farm makes the family self-controlled.
C.His farm makes the family self-sufficient.
500
What was the difference between slavery and indentured servitude in Colonial America?
A.Indentured servants were forced to go to the colonies and work. Slaves agreed to go to the colonies and work to pay off the costs of the journey.
B.Slaves were forced to go to the colonies and work. Indentured servants agreed to go to the colonies and work to pay off the costs of the journey.
C.Slaves hoped to find work in the colonies, while indentured servants hoped to find religious freedom. Both paid captains to take them to the colonies on their ships.
D.Indentured servants hoped to find work in the colonies, while slaves hoped to find religious freedom. Both agreed to work aboard the boats that took them to the colonies.
B.Slaves were forced to go to the colonies and work. Indentured servants agreed to go to the colonies and work to pay off the costs of the journey.
500
What allowed people in the New England and Mid-Atlantic Colonies to make money by building large ships?
A.Forests covered the colonies, and colonists built ships using wood from the forests.
B.Gold was discovered, and colonists built large ships to transport the valuable resource.
C.The colonies grew cash crops, and colonists used the money from to build large ships.
D.The colonies had a lot of iron ore, and colonists built ships using iron from their mines.
A.Forests covered the colonies, and colonists built ships using wood from the forests.