Native Americans
What were Native Americans’ homes often made from?
Natural resources like wood, bark, and animal hides
Why were Africans brought to the colonies?
To work as enslaved laborers on plantations
What is a colony?
A settlement ruled by another country
What does “freedom” mean?
The right to make your own choices or live without control
How many original colonies were there?
13
What did Native Americans use to meet their needs before Europeans arrived?
The land and environment around them
What cash crops did enslaved Africans often farm?
obacco, rice, and indigo
What made the Southern Colonies good for farming?
Warm climate and rich soil
Who had the most freedom in colonial society?
Wealthy white male landowners
Name one New England Colony.
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Connecticut
Name one way European colonization changed Native American life.
Many lost land, freedom, or died from disease
What does the word “bondage” mean?
Being enslaved or not free
Why were the Middle Colonies called the “breadbasket”?
They grew lots of wheat and grains
Who had the least freedom?
Enslaved Africans and many Native Americans
Name one Middle Colony.
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Delaware
Which explorer’s arrival led to conflict and spread of disease among Native peoples?
Christopher Columbus (or European explorers in general)
How did enslaved Africans resist slavery?
By escaping, slowing work, or preserving their culture
What kind of jobs did people in New England have?
Fishing, shipbuilding, and trade
How did enslaved people fight for freedom?
By rebelling, running away, or keeping their culture alive
Name one Southern Colony.
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Georgia
How did Native Americans show resistance to colonization?
They fought to defend their land, formed alliances, or kept cultural traditions
What was the “Middle Passage”?
The terrible journey enslaved Africans took across the Atlantic Ocean
How did geography affect people’s jobs in each colony?
The land and climate determined what work was possible
Why is it important to study freedom and resistance together?
It helps us understand how people fought for justice and equality
What were the three regions of the 13 Colonies called?
New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies