Living and Lifestyle
What was a common form of government in early New England settlements, often involving direct participation by male church members?
Town meetings
How did the warm climate and fertile soil of the Southern Colonies influence their economy?
They developed large plantations for cash crops like tobacco and rice
Which European group first established settlements in what became the Middle Colonies, bringing diverse cultural influences?
The Dutch
Religious tensions played a crucial role in the settlement patterns of New England. Which statement best analyzes how these tensions spurred the establishment of diverse New England colonies?
Dissenters (people who disagree) seeking religious freedom from strict Puritan rule led to the founding of new colonies like Rhode Island, promoting greater religious tolerance
When the Southern Colonies decided to grow only one big money crop, like tobacco or rice, it changed how people lived and worked together. Which answer does the best job of explaining this big, important change?
It created a small group of very rich farm owners and led to a massive increase in the forced labor of enslaved people
What was one of the first successful English settlements in the Southern Colonies?
Jamestown
How did the rocky soil and harsh winters of New England influence its economy, compared to the Southern Colonies?
New England developed more diversified economies, including small farms, fishing, whaling, and shipbuilding
The Middle Colonies had so many different kinds of people (from different countries and religions). Which answer best explains why so many different groups of people came to live there?
They offered the most religious freedom and excellent farmland, which brought settlers like the Dutch, Germans, and Scots-Irish
The Middle Colonies were known as the 'Breadbasket Colonies' because:
They had fertile soil and a moderate climate ideal for growing grains like wheat
Compare the settlement patterns of the New England colonies and the Southern colonies, and explain how their differing geographies (landforms, climate) directly influenced the way people lived and earned a living in each region. (L3)
Answer will vary