Name that Region
This region grows many crops including grains. They produce so much grain that they are able to sell it to other colonies. They are known as the "bread basket" of the colonies.
Mid-Atlantic Colonies
How does the geography (think soil and climate) differ between the New England colonies and the other colonies?
New England climate is harsh with poor soil, while Mid-Atlantic and Southern colonies is more mild with fertile soil
How are indentured servants and slaves similar?
They work for someone else
I agreed to work for another family in North Carolina for 6 years. In exchange, they paid for my trip from Europe, and they paid for me to live and eat during that time. I am an _______.
indentured servant
Do not move to this region unless you are a Separatist (Pilgrim) or Puritan. They are NOT tolerant of other religions!
New England colonies
How did the Southern colonies and New England colonies differ in economy?
Southern economy- agriculture (growing, farming) and a heavy reliance on slave labor
New England economy- factories, shipping, manufacturing, commerce
How is the geography (think climate/soil) of Mid-Atlantic and Southern colonies similar?
both have a warm/mild climate with rich, fertile soil
I work sun up to sun down on a large plantation with no pay and very harsh treatment. I will never learn to read or write. I may never see my family again. Who am I, and where do I live?
slave in southern colonies
This region was founded for economic reasons. The economy runs on agriculture and enslaved labor.
Southern colonies
Describe differences between indentured servants and enslaved people.
IS: willing, agree to work, make a deal, will be free after a set amount of years
Slaves: forced, taken from homes/families, will not be free, harsh and cruel conditions
How is the founding of New Hampshire and the founding of the Southern colonies similar?
economic reasons
I am a skilled tradesman. I use metal to make things like tools and furniture. My neighbor also has a specific trade- he prints newspapers in his print shop. We are both __________.
artisans
While slavery was found throughout all regions in the British colonies, it was most common in the ______ region.
Southern
How did the New England colonies and Southern colonies differ in religion?
New England- Puritans and Pilgrims (Separatists), not tolerant of other religions, their daily lives centered around religion
Southern colonies- more tolerant, least religious of the colonies
How are the 3 regions similar? Name 3 ways.
all British colonies
all have slaves
all work to make money
________________ relied heavily on indentured servants and slaves to labor in the fields.
Plantation owners
This region was founded for religious reasons, except for 1 colony which was founded for economic reasons.
New England
How were the lives of American Indians and colonists different during this time period?
American Indians were pushed westward out of their homes as more settlers moved to the colonies
American Indians were forced to give up their traditions
How are the religions of the New England colonies similar?
They (Pilgrims and Puritans) are not tolerant of other religions
My tribe was pushed westward as settlers continued to move to the area. We had to give up many of our traditions during colonial times. I am an _________________.
American Indian