Geography & Economy
Why did crops grow well in the Southern Colonies?
They had a warm climate & long growing season
Who appointed the colonial governors?
The English Monarchy
What were the most of the colonist seeking when they came to the Southern colonies?
Land and wealth.
What is the word for the leader of the Powhatan tribe?
The Powatan
Fill in the blank: Lord Baltimore was granted possession of _______________
Maryland
Name 2 Diseases that spread in the Southern Colonies
Malaria and Yellow Fever.
How many members were on the Governor's Council?
12
Which religious group colonized Maryland?
Catholics
According to the story, who did Pocahontas save from being beaten to death?
John Smith
Name 2 states that are part of the Southern Colonies
Name 2 cash crops that were grown in the Southern Colonies.
Tabacco, Indigo (blue dye), sugar cane or cotton
What did the House of Brugesses have the power to do?
Submit bills addressing taxation and government spending.
Which religious group did most of the Southern colonist belong to?
Protestant
Which Native American tribe lived in what is now Virginia?
The Powhatan or the Algonquians
John Smith was the governor of which colony?
Jamestown
What did colonist build?
A church, dance hall, a foodstore, housing for colonist or a city hall
church, food storehouse and some housing inside the fort walls.
What is Mrs.Grice's favorite Candy
Butterfingers
Does Mrs. Grice drink coffee?
Yes
What is Mrs.Grices favorite subject to teach?
Social Studies
What lesson did we do in math
3.14
3.3
3.15
3.15
Who had it worse? Indentured Servants or Slaves?
Slaves
Could Woman who worked as indentured servants get married?
No
Was education considered a right or a privilege?
Privilege
Were the Southern Colonies religiously diverse?
Yes
How many years did a Indentured Servant have to serve?
5-7 years