Colonies & Region
How many colonies were there?
13
What type of house did most colonists live in?
Wooden House
Who was the leader of the colony of Pennsylvania?
William Penn
What was a common job in New England colonies?
Fishing or shipbuilding
England
The colonies were divided into how many regions? Name them.
3 (New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies)
What did children do instead of going to school all day?
Farm or chores
Who helped the Pilgrims grow crops in Plymouth?
Squanto
What crop made lots of money in the Southern colonies?
Tobacco
What did colonists use instead of money sometimes?
Trading
Which region was known for shipbuilding and fishing?
New England
How do you think people light their homes at night?
Candles or lanterns
Who taught John Smith the way of the land, and later married John Rolfe?
Pocahontas
Name a cash crop other than tobacco.
Cotton or rice
What holiday is based on a feast the Pilgrims had with Native Americans?
Thanksgiving
Which region had large plantations and warm weather?
Southern Colonies
What did colonists do to get water?
Well or river
Who founded the colony of Georgia?
What jobs did many people have in the Middle Colonies because of fertile soil?
Farming
What rule did John Smith create for people living in his colonists?
If you do not work, you will not eat
Name one colony from each region.
New England: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire
Middle: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware
Southern: North and South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Maryland
Think about it!:
What was one common food colonists ate?
Bread, stew, cornmeal
Who was the first owner of Maryland?
Lord Baltimore
What did farmers grow to help feed their families?
Corn, wheat, or vegetables
What document did the Pilgrims write to help govern themselves?
Mayflower Compact