COLONIAL REGIONS
Which region had rocky soil and many harbors?
New England
Why did the Puritans come to Massachusetts Bay?
Religious freedom
What natural resource helped New England build ships?
Trees/forests
What meetings let colonists vote in Massachusetts Bay?
Town meetings
Which region was known as the “Breadbasket Colonies”?
Middle Colonies
Who founded Pennsylvania?
William Penn
What crop made Southern Colonies rich?
Tobacco (also rice and cotton)
Which colony allowed religious freedom for everyone?
Rhode Island
Which region grew crops on large plantations?
Southern Colonies
Why was Maryland started?
Religious freedom for Catholics and farming
Why were rivers important to colonies?
They helped move goods and trade
Who controlled New York’s government?
The British king’s governor
Why was farming difficult in New England?
Rocky soil and short growing season
Why did Britain start Georgia?
To protect colonies from Spain and help poor people
How did fertile soil help the Middle Colonies?
It helped grow many crops
Why was Pennsylvania’s government more democratic?
People could vote for representatives
How did geography affect the economy in the three regions?
Each region used its land and climate for different jobs like fishing, farming, or plantations
How did religious freedom attract settlers to some colonies?
People felt safe practicing their beliefs and moved there
Why did plantations develop in the Southern Colonies?
Warm climate and good soil for cash crops
How were colonial governments different from Europe’s?
Colonists had more voting rights and local control