New England
Why was the Middle colonies called the "Middle Colonies"?
Because it is in the middle- between the New England and Southern Colonies
In the Southern Colonies, climate and soil were perfect for ______________.
Name the three groups that the colonies are separated into.
New England, Middle, Southern.
There are _________ original colonies.
13
Name the three natural resources in the New England colonies.
Explain the geography of the Middle colonies.
The soil was rich and fertile which made farming easy.
Can you name all of the Southern Colonies?
Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia
_______________________ were often forced off their land and killed by colonists.
Native Americans
Which colony was settled first?
Virginia (Plymouth)
What was the group of people called who wanted to follow a religion that was more "Godly"?
Puritans
Name all of the Middle Colonies.
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware.
Name the three industries in the Southern Colonies.
Hunting, farming, plantations/farming
What was a slave?
An African American who was bought and forced to work on plantations and farms for life.
What colony was settled last?
Georgia
Why was the farming difficult in the New England colonies?
The Middle colonies had a lot of mills and grains which are used to make bread.
Name the three most important crops that were grown on plantations.
Tobacco, indigo, rice
What is a plantation?
A large farm on which crops are raised by workers who live on the farm.
Who controlled/owned all the colonies?
Europe
Name a job you might of had if you lived in the New England Colonies.
Fisher, shipbuilder, whaler.
Why were forests and rivers important resources for people in the middle colonies?
Rivers were used for transportation and trade. Colonists hunted and trapped wildlife for food.
What is the difference between slaves and indentured servants?
Slaves can never be freed. Indentured servants wanted passage into the colonies, so they worked on plantations in return for free passage into the colonies. Indentured servants are free.
What is an artisan? Give an example of an item an artisan may make.
Someone who makes goods with their hands. For example, a blacksmith or brickmaker.
What was the colony that disappeared?
Roanoke