Settling the South
Why was the Carolina Colony hard to govern?
The Carolina Colony was hard to govern because it covered a huge area and colonists often ignored laws they disliked.
How did enslaved people resist slavery?
Enslaved people resisted slavery by rebelling, breaking tools, pretending to be sick, or working slowly.
What cash crops were grown in the Southern Colonies?
The cash crops grown in the Southern Colonies were tobacco, rice, and indigo.
Why did James Oglethorpe found the Georgia Colony?
James Oglethorpe found the Georgia Colony to defend England's claim to the Southern Colonies and to give debtors a new start.
Why was it hard to reach the backcountry?
It was hard to reach the backcountry because settlers had to pass through thick forests and over steep hills with few roads.
How did most colonists in the Southern Colonies make their living?
Most colonists in the Southern Colonies made their living by working on small farms.
In what colony was Baltimore located?
Baltimore was located in the Maryland colony.
What features did Maryland and Virginia share?
The features that Maryland and Virginia shared are the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River, a mild climate, tobacco farming, and similar governments.
Why might people have wanted to settle in the backcountry?
People wanted to settle the backcountry because there was opportunity for owning more land in the backcountry.
How did enslaved people keep their culture alive?
Enslaved people preserved their culture by singing songs and telling stories about Africa.
Why were forests an important resource of the Southern Colonies?
The forests were an important natural resource for the Southern Colonies because they provided forest products for export. This created an important shipping center.
Which Southern Colony was founded as a refuge for Catholics, and who founded it?
The Southern Colony that was founded as a refuge for Catholics was the Maryland Colony. It was founded by the Calverts or Lord Baltimore.
What effect did settlers have on Native Americans in the Southern Colonies?
The effect that settlers had on Native Americans was that many Native Americans were killed or captured, and others moved farther west.
Who were the Black Seminoles?
The Black Seminoles were runaway slaves who stayed with the Seminole and adopted their way of life.
How did people in the Southern Colonies use natural resources to earn a living?
People in the Southern Colonies used natural resources to earn their living in that they used the land to grow crops, the waterways to ship crops, and the forests for lumber and naval stores.
Why was the economy of the Southern Colonies dependent on large plantations when most of the colonists worked on small farms?
The economy of the Southern Colonies were dependent on large plantations because the large plantations produced cash crops, while the smaller farms did not produce as much.
How did geography affect where people settled in the Southern Colonies?
Geography affected where people settled in that they first settled along the coast because the soil there was fertile. Also, thick forests and lack of roads made traveling to the backcountry difficult
How did plantations affect life in the Southern Colonies?
Plantations, with their need for many workers, affected life in the Southern Colonies by making slavery legal.
How did a farm’s or a plantation’s location affect the kind of crops that were grown?
Location affected the kind of crops grown on a farm or plantation in that the farms in the upper South grew mostly tobacco because the soil was drier. In the lower South, rice was grown in the wet areas and indigo was grown in the drier areas.
Why is it important to work hard at whatever task you have?
For this question, you will have to tell me why you think hard work is important. MONEY IS NOT THE ANSWER!