Vocabulary
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
This N That
100
This type of colony was DIRECTLY ruled by Britain.
Royal
100
What physical characteristic of the New England colonies was the source of most settlers' jobs?
Atlantic coastline; the ocean
100
Unlike the New England colonies, the Middle colonies had many _______ and ______ to help with transportation.
lakes; rivers
100
Because of their long growing seasons, southern colonies specialized in which type of economic activity (jobs)?
agriculture; farming
100
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut & Rhode Island
New England colonies
200
This type of farming was when families grew just what they needed to survive.
Subsistence farming
200
The main reason that settlers moved to the New England colonies was for _______ __________.
religious freedom
200
Because the Middle Colonies were rich in agriculture and other resources, there was little need for them to ____ with others.
trade
200
One type of free labor that Southern Colonies enjoyed was when other colonies, and Britain, sent these people to work there.
transported criminals; criminals
200
People captured in Africa and sold to plantation owners.
Slaves
300
This type of colony was governed by people who were given land grants (land was given to them).
Proprietary
300
Agriculture was not a major economic activity in the New England colonies because of a short __________ _______.
growing season
300
Because the Middle colonies grew most of the grain for other colonies, the were called the _______ _________.
Bread Colonies
300
Which of the following was not a cash crop found on southern colony farms? 1. indigo 2. sugar 3. tobacco 3. cotton
sugar
300
Which two nations sent explorers to North America before Britain?
France and the Netherlands
400
This type of colony was governed by a contract signed by both the king and the colony leaders.
Charter
400
What document was created by the Pilgrims to set up a new government in the colonies?
Mayflower Compact
400
The Middle Colonies were different from New England colonies because they welcomed people from many nations, and those who practiced many __________.
religions
400
For what type of person was Georgia an ideal place to settle? (This can be answered in 1 word, if you know it.)
debtor; someone who owed money
400
Products that are made at home are called _____ products.
Homespun
500
People who are brought to the colonies and must work to pay off the trip.
indentured servants
500
The NE colonies had which type of government?
Self-governing; or self-governing charters
500
Name the missing colony: 1. Pennsylvania 2. New York 3. New Jersey 4. _____________
Delaware
500
What is the type of agriculture system that was practiced in the Southern Colonies?
plantation agriculture
500
Crops that are grown in large amounts and sold for a profit are _______ crops.
Cash
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