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The Puritans came over to the new world in search of what?
Religious Freedom
What was New York Called before it was named New York?
New Netherlands
What was the document that the Pilgrims created that set aside laws and a social code called?
The Mayflower Compact
Were the Pilgrims or Puritans called Separatists?
Pilgrims
They grew many grains like wheat and barley in what region that was called the Bread colonies?
The Middle Colonies
A cash crop is one you grow for money and not for your own use. True of False
True
Did the Pilgrims settle in Plymouth or Massachusetts Bay?
Plymouth
Which colonial religious beliefs was the most diverse
Middle Colonies
Who was allowed to vote and help make decisions in government?
White men who owned land
Compare the Mayflower Compact to something in our classroom
Which colony was settled by the Pilgrims?
New England
Which colony was founded as a haven for debtors and criminals?
Georgia
Which colony was settled by the Quakers?
Middle
The belief that one group of people is better than another group of people.
Racism
Debtor
Someone that owes money
Describe William Penn's religious beliefs
Quakers: Everyone is equal, no violence or war, inner light, peace, tolerance
Why was it so difficult to grow European crops in the New England region?
Very Cold
Long winters
Hard, rocky soil
New England colonist became well known for fishing and __________
lumber (or timber)
The Middle Colonies got this nickname due to their ability to grow grain and wheat
The Bread Basket
Which colony had the shortest growing season?
New England