NE, Middle, or South?
Massachusetts belonged to which region?
New England
Which group founded Plymouth Colony in 1620?
The Pilgrims
What is a cash crop?
A crop grown mainly to sell for profit.
This group of colonies were the first to have colleges.
Middle Colonies
A colonist wants to make a living building ships and fishing. Which region would be a good choice, and why?
New England, because it had forests, harbors, and access to the Atlantic Ocean.
New York and New Jersey belonged to which region?
Middle Colonies
The first successful settlement was in the southern colonies was called...
Jamestown
Name one important New England industry besides farming.
Fishing, shipbuilding, lumber, or trade.
How did the Middle Colonies become culturally diverse?
People from different countries, cultures, and religious backgrounds settled there. They were tolerant (accepting)
Because the Middle Colonies had fertile soil, what could farmers produce in large quantities?
Grain, such as wheat or corn, etc
Georgia and South Carolina belonged to which region?
Southern Colonies
Pilgrims and _______ settled New England looking for religious freedom.
Puritans
Which group of colonies was the "Center of Trade"?
Middle Colonies
How did Indigenous peoples influence colonial life?
They shared knowledge and practices, traded with settlers, and shaped relationships and regional development. Answers may vary.
What was one reason settlers established colonies along the Atlantic coast?
Access to ports, trade, fishing, and transportation.
Name all four New England Colonies.
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
Plantations in the Southern Colonies were run by ___________.
Which two crops were important to the Southern Colonies?
Answers include tobacco, rice, and indigo.
This group of colonies taught their children to read and write, so they could all read the Bible.
New England
Who founded Pennsylvania and promoted religious tolerance?
William Penn
A colony grows tobacco on large plantations. Which region is it most likely in?
Southern Colonies.
Religious Freedom and Wealth
How did geography influence the economies of the three regions?
Climate, soil, waterways, and resources made different industries more successful in each region.
Only the __________ men and boys were regularly educated in the Southern Colonies.
If you were studying a map before settling a new colony, what three geographic features would you look for?
Possible answers: fresh water, fertile soil, a harbor, forests, or a navigable river.