New England Colonies
Mid-Atlantic Colonies
Southern Colonies
Which Region Am I?
Who am I?
100
What natural resources were found in the Atlantic Ocean, off of the coasts of New England?
Whales, fish, and seals were natural resources found in the ocean of of the coasts of New England.
100
Why were the Middle Colonies called the "Breadbasket Colonies"?
The Middle Colonies were called the "Breadbasket Colonies" because they provided grain for the
100
What was the economy mainly based on in the Southern Colonies?
The Southern Colonies' economy was based mostly on agriculture (farming).
100
Which colonies were MOST tolerant of people practicing different religions?
A. The New England Colonies
B. The Mid-Atlantic Colonies
C. The Southern Colonies
D. The Spanish Colonies
B. The Mid-Atlantic Colonies
The Mid-Atlantic Colonies were the most tolerant of people practicing other religions.
100
This person was brought to the colonies against their will (by force). They were not paid for their work and did not have the freedom to leave.
A slave
200
Why was farming not a big part of the economy in New England?
Farming was not a big part of the economy in New England because the soil was rocky and poor for farming. In addition, the growing season was not very long.
200
How did trade become such an important part of the economy in the Middle Colonies?
Trade became such an important part of the economy in the Middle Colonies because the natural harbors made trade easier than in other areas.
200
“My farm is small but mighty! I am able to produce enough food to feed my family with some left over to put up for the next season.”
-Farmer Allen Smith
Is Farmer Allen Smith most likely a large landowner (plantation owner) or a poor farmer (perhaps a former indentured worker)?
Farmer Allen Smith is a poor farmer because his farm is small and he only produces enough to feed his family with a little left over to grow next season.
200
Roger moved to North America in order to start a new life. In Europe, he was not allowed to follow the religion he wanted. He also had trouble feeding his family because food cost too much. Roger wanted to live somewhere he could find work as a shipbuilder. He was good and hunting and also wanted to trap animals and sell furs. In which region should Roger move to?
Roger should move to the New England Colonies so that he can have religious freedom and so that he can be a shipbuilder.
200
This person came to the colonies willingly. They signed a contract to work for a certain amount of time in exchange for passage to the colonies and sometimes a small piece of farmland when they finished their contract.
An indentured servant or worker
300
What was the main reason the New England Colonies were founded?
A. Economics (money)
B. Religious Freedom
C. Exploration
The main reason the New England colonies were founded was for religious reasons.
300
What was one reason that the Mid-Atlantic Colonies were founded?
A. To help spread Christianity to American Indians.
B. To help poor settlers from Europe start a new life.
C. Because the region’s geography made them good for trade.
D. Because the region’s land was not claimed by American Indians.
C. Because the region’s geography made them good for trade.
300
How did most people hope to make money and survive in the Southern Colonies?
Most people hope to make money and survive in the Southern Colonies by farming.
300
Which region of colonies had the biggest areas of trade?
The Mid-Atlantic colonies had the biggest areas of trade.
300
This person was very wealthy (rich). They owned a lot of land and grew cash crops like cotton and tobacco. Since they were rich enough, they had the money to either buy slaves to do the hard labor or hire indentured workers.
A large landowner/plantation owner
400
If you were a woman in the New England Colonies, what would you most likely do every day?
a. Trade with other colonies
b. Speak in the meeting house
c. Take care of the children and the house
d. Explore new places
c. Take care of the children and the house
400
What is a harbor?
A harbor is a natural place surrounded by land where the water is calm and good for ships to dock.
400
Why were slaves and indentured workers found mostly in the Southern colonies?
Slaves and indentured workers found mostly in the Southern colonies because there were large plantations in the south that needed workers in the fields.
400
Which region would have this situation?
"At dinner tonight, the family will eat grilled fish that was caught by my father. He has been away for days trying to harpoon whales and catch fish. Now, he has brought us something to eat. Yummy!"
-Johnny Smith, 9 year old colonist
The New England Colonies
400
I make clothes and soap and cook for my family. I also take care of our small family garden. However, I cannot speak in town meetings or at church. I also cannot work outside of my home.
A woman in the New England colonies.
500
The New England Colonies were primarily founded for which reason?
a. They wanted to make money from the resources.
b. They wished to be free to practice their religion.
c. They wished to make money from cash crops.
d. They wished to set up large cities for trade.
b. They wished to be free to practice their religion.
500
Who first claimed and colonized the land in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies?
The Netherlands (Dutch people) first claimed and colonized the land in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies.
500
What was primarily grown on large farms in the South called 'plantations'?
Cash crops like cotton, tobacco, and sugarcane were primarily grown on plantations.
500
Which region would be best for this person?
A. New England
B. Mid-Atlantic
C. Southern
D. Northwest
C. Southern Colonies
This describes an indentured farm worker because he is looking for someone to pay for his passage to the Colonies in exchange for work.
500
I sail from port to port trading goods. I take goods from one place and bring them to another. I get paid to transport and sell the goods.
A merchant
600
Why didn't the people in the New England Colonies farm cash crops for lots of money?
The people in the New England Colonies did not farm cash crop for lots of money because the soil was poor and rocky and the growing season was short.
600
The Mid-Atlantic Colonies were the most tolerant of other religions. What does the word tolerant mean in this context?
In this context, the word tolerant means that the Mid-Atlantic Colonies were accepting of other religions.
600
Which Southern colony was first founded for poor English people to have a chance at starting over as a farmer on a small piece of land?
Georgia was first founded by James Oglethorpe as a colony for poor English people to have a chance at a better life as a farmer.
600
Most of the settlers in this region hoped to make money by farming.
The Southern colonies
600
I have worked as an apprentice for many years and have now become an __________.
Artisan
700
What was the central part of a New England village?
a. The Meeting House
b. The Hospital
c. The Shipyard
d. The Marketplace
The central part of a New England village was the Meeting House.
700
What are four true things about the Mid-Atlantic Colonies?
a. They produced a lot of grain and were known as the 'Breadbasket Colonies'
b. They only allowed Puritan beliefs.
c. They only allowed Quaker beliefs.
d. There were many natural harbors.
e. There was a lot of trade at the harbors.
f. They were tolerant of different people and religions.
Four things that are true about the Mid-Atlantic Colonies are:
a. They produced a lot of grain and were known as the 'Breadbasket Colonies'.
d. There were many natural harbors.
e. There was a lot of trade at the harbors.
f. They were tolerant of different people and religions.
700
What are 3 things that are true about the Southern colonies?
a. The soil was poor and low in nutrients.
b. There were many poor people and few wealthy.
c. Large farms, called plantations had slaves and/or indentured workers that worked the fields.
d. There were many artisans in large port cities like New York and Boston.
e. Only wealthy (rich children) were educated. The poorer children had to help their family on the farm.
3 things that are true about the Southern colonies are:
b. There were many poor people and few wealthy.
c. Large farms, called plantations had slaves and/or indentured workers that worked the fields.
e. Only wealthy (rich children) were educated. The poorer children had to help their family on the farm.
700
This region had thick forests, rivers, rocky soil, and natural harbors.
New England
700
Who would be in bubble I? Who would be in bubble II?
Bubble I is an indentured worker, bubble II is a slave.