Geography & Economy
Why did crops grow well in the Southern colonies?
They had a warm climate and a long growing season.
Who appointed the colonial governor?
the English monarchy
Unlike the Puritans of New England, most Southerners did not come to the New World seeking religious freedom. What did they seek?
Land/wealth
What is the word for the leader of the Powhatan tribe?
The Powhatan
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 the 3 Gs
God Gold and Glory
Name 2 crash crops that were grown in the Southern colonies.
Tobacco, indigo, sugar cane, & cotton
What did the House of Burgesses have the power to do?
submit bills addressing taxation and government spending
Which religious group did most Southern colonists belong to?
Protestantism / Protestant
What is the name of an Indigenous group who lived in Virginia?
The Powhatan / The Algonquians
John Smith was the governor of which colony?
Jamestown
This Colony Bordered Florida
What is Georgia
Whacky Question: Demonstrate the Famous "Floss" from Fortnite.
Good Moves!
In Jamestown, what was the rule if someone skipped Church
No Food for a Week.
This Native American Princess Maries John Smith
Pocahantis
Name two states that were once Southern colonies.
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
Whacky Question: What is the name of this animated show featuring four young friends in a Colorado mountain town who get into crazy situations?
South Park
How long was John White, the leader of Roanoke Colony stuck in England for AFTER he returned from the New World.
3 years.
Whacky Question: Complete 8 Push ups well reciting the ABCs
Correct!
Native Americans taught the People of Jamestown to survive after they spent a harsh winter during this time period.
Starving Times
John Rolf stole Tobaco from this country that controled colonies in North America.
Spain