COLONISTS IN AMERICA
People who left Europe to live in America were called these.
Colonists
The group that settled New England mainly for religious reasons.
Puritans
These colonies were known as the “Breadbasket Colonies.”
Middle Colonies
The colonies developed along this coast.
👉 East Coast
True or False: All colonists came to America for the same reason.
False
This country controlled the thirteen colonies.
Great Britain
Why was education important to the Puritans?
So people could read the Bible
What crop was grown in large amounts in the Middle Colonies?
Grain
Why was the location of the Middle Colonies good for trade?
👉 Rivers, ports, and fertile land
Why would someone choose to become an indentured servant?
👉 To pay for travel to America
One main reason people left Europe for America in the 1600s and 1700s.
Freedom, religious freedom, or new opportunities
Why were farms small in New England?
Poor soil and cold climate
What does it mean that the Middle Colonies were diverse?
👉 Many cultures and religions lived together
Why did New England rely on the ocean for work?
👉 Rocky soil and access to the sea
Which region would you prefer to live in and why?
👉 Student answer using facts
This group worked for several years to pay for their trip to America.
Indentured servants
Two industries that were important in New England.
Fishing and shipbuilding
Why were apprenticeships important?
👉 They helped people learn skilled jobs
How did geography affect the jobs people had in each region?
👉 Different land and climate led to different industries
How did religion affect education in New England?
👉 Schools focused on reading the Bible
Why do you think Great Britain wanted to control the colonies?
To gain wealth, land, resources, and power
How did religion influence daily life in New England?
It guided laws, education, and daily decisions
How did diversity help the Middle Colonies succeed?
👉 Different skills, ideas, and cooperation helped the economy
Which region would best support large farms and why?
👉 Middle Colonies because of fertile soil and mild climate
How were the New England and Middle Colonies different in daily life?
👉 Religion vs. diversity, small farms vs. large farms, industries