European Colonization
The 13 British Colonies
Historical Figures and Events
Geography
Economic Activity
100
At its peak, this country's colonial claims spread from Argentina all the way to Montana.
What is Spain?
100
This colony was established by a prominent Quaker as a refuge for persecuted religious minorities in Europe.
What is Pennsylvania?
100
A rebellion in colonial Virginia is named after this man.
Who is Nathaniel Bacon?
100
This region has a warm, humid climate that provides a long growing season.
What are the Southern Colonies?
100
The main economic force in the Southern colonies was _________ ___________.
What is plantation agriculture?
200
This country claimed control over a large swath of eastern Canada, the Great Lakes Region, and the Mississippi River Basin.
What is France?
200
This colony had a rough start but became the wealthiest due to tobacco farming.
What is Virginia?
200
This woman was expelled from Massachusetts
Who is Anne Hutchinson?
200
Tidewater is located in this colonial region.
What are the Southern Colonies?
200
Due to poor soil, this region developed an economy centered around the sea, forestry, and trade.
What is New England?
300
This country established a small but important colony at the location where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean.
What is the Netherlands?
300
Named after the hereditary title of King Charles II's brother, this colony had a diverse population and economy.
What is New York?
300
Sarah Good, Giles Corey, Anne Putnam, and Samuel Parris were all involved in this event.
What are the Salem Witch Trials?
300
This region has plenty of fertile farmland, several important rivers, and multiple natural harbors.
What are the Middle Colonies?
300
Slavery was illegal in this colony until settlers discovered rice grew very well there.
What is Georgia?
400
This country led the world in exploration and colonized what is today the 7th most populous country in the world.
What is Portugal?
400
The two main religious group that settled New England was the _____________.
Who are the Puritans?
400
This man, a social reformer, was granted land by King George II to establish a colony in North America. 
Who is James Oglethorpe?
400
Many tobacco plantations could be found along this bay.
What is Chesapeake Bay?
400
Unlike its neighbors, this colony did not have much large scale plantation agriculture.
What is North Carolina?
500
This country colonized the Aleutian Peninsula.
What is Russia?
500
This colony was established by John Wheelwright.
What is New Hampshire?
500
Known as King Philip, this man waged war against the colonies of New England. 
Who is Metacom?
500
This city is one of the few deep water harbors located in the Southern colonies and was a center for the slave trade.
What is Charleston, South Carolina?
500
Economically, this city was the most important one in the colonies.
What is Philadelphia?