Northern Colonies
This was the leading industry in New England?
Shipbuilding
This colony was created as a safe haven for Quakers and other religious groups to practice their religions freely.
Pennsylvania
This colony was organized to give debtors an opportunity to "start over".
Georgia
A large number of _____ were forced to work on the plantations for no pay and were treated harshly.
Slaves
A person with a legal right or title to something.
Proprietor
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut
This nickname was given to the middle colonies because they grew so much wheat.
Breadbasket
This colony founded by 8 proprietors, had fertile land and good harbors. Eventually, it was divided into two colonies.
The Carolinas
This is a plan of government written by the Pilgrims.
Mayflower Compact
The term used to describe the trade routes between England, Africa, and the Americas during the 1700s.
The Triangular Trade Route
This resource was excellent for building homes and ships, and was a major part of the trade economy.
Timber and wood
What colonies make up the Middle Colonies?
New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware
What colonies make up the Southern colonies?
Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, Carolinas
The exchange of goods and services.
commerce
The horrific journey to the Caribbean Islands and North America that transported enslaved Africans.
The Middle Passage
This group wanted a place to practice their religious beliefs and founded the Massachusetts Bay colony in New England. They wanted to "purify" the Church of England.
Puritans
These people opposed war and laws that forced people to follow specific church laws and leaders. They are also known as the "Society of Friends".
This was known as a significant stepping stone toward religious freedom in the colonies.
Maryland Toleration Act
A contract; an agreement
covenant
This colony thrived on fishing, fur trading and ship building.
Northern (New England) Colonies
This was the real name of King Phillip, the leader of the Wampanoag tribe.
Metacomet
What was an economic benefit of the location of the Middle Colonies?
Central location made trade easy with the North and South
These were cash crops exported from the Southern Colonies. (Name two)
This word means to accept religious differences and beliefs.
Tolerance
In this document, the signers agreed to make and obey fair laws.
Mayflower Compact