Pilgrims/Puritans
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
Words to Know
100
John Winthrop led this group to America after others were sent ahead to get farms and buildings started.
Who are the Puritans?
100
In this colony, the Puritan leaders made strict laws about attending church.
What is Massachusetts?
100

This is a colony where people of all nations and religions could live together in peace because of William Penn's ideas.

What is Pennsylvania?

100
This is a proprietary colony established as a refuge for Catholics.
What is Maryland?
100
A long period without rain.
What is a drought?
200
This group landed at Plymouth after their ship was blown off course.
Who are the Pilgrims?
200
Roger Williams started this colony after he was banished from Massachusetts. He wanted complete religious freedom without punishment for not following church rules.
What is Rhode Island?
200

These crops grew well in the Middle Colonies and were exported. They gave these colonies the nickname the "breadbasket" colonies. (Name two)

What are wheat, corn, and rye?

200

This colony grew rapidly because of the crops it produced, tobacco and rice.

What is Virginia?

200
What is unjust treatment because of your beliefs?
What is persecution?
300
These people built the first public schools so that their children could read the Bible and understand their laws.
Who are the Puritans?
300
This colony thrived on fishing, fur trading and ship building.
What is the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
300
This is another name for New Amsterdam?
What is New York?
300
This colony was organized to give debtors an opportunity to "start over" .
What is Georgia?
300

This word means to accept religious differences.

What is Tolerance

400
These people invited the Wampanoag to help them celebrate Thanksgiving.
Who are the Pilgrims?
400
This resource was excellent for building homes and ships.
What are thick woods and heavy timber?
400
These people opposed war and laws that forced people to follow specific church laws and leaders. They are also known as the "Society of Friends".
Who are the Quakers?
400

This is a proprietory colony with fertile land and good harbors. Eventually, it was divided into two colonies.

What are the Carolinas?

400
Another name for the pilgrims; they wanted to change the Church of England.
What are the Separatists?
500

This is a plan of government written by the Pilgrims.

What is the Mayflower Compact?

500
Thomas Hooker started this colony for religious and political freedom. The people also wanted to build farms along the river there.
What is Connecticut?
500

This nickname was given to the middle colonies because they grew so much wheat.

What is the breadbasket of the American colonies?

500
This colony was located between the Carolinas and Florida. Florida was owned by the Spanish. This colony helped protect the English colonists from attack.
What is Georgia?
500

This was the name given to the owner of a colony.

What is a proprietor?

M
e
n
u