Colonial Times
What was lumber used for?
To build houses, boats, ships, and sawmills
Why was it difficult to grow crops in the New England colonies?
Rocky terrain, Growing season was short due to long cold winters
What was the most popular crop grown in the New England Colonies?
Corn
What Crops grew well in the Middle Colonies?
Wheat, barley, pumpkins, rye and potatoes
Ponce de Leon
Spanish explorer,settled in Puerto Rico
Why were so many towns built near rivers or along the coast?
It was easier to transport goods when people lived near the river
What items were made from corn husks?
Baskets, moccasins
What were the Middle Colonies called?
The bread basket colonies
Why did crops grow well in the middle colonies?
Fertile soil and mild climate
Jacques Cartier
French explorer who explored New Foundland in Canada
What kind of tools did blacksmiths make?
Plows, kettles, pots, axes, nails
Where did the Quakers live?
New England Colonies
What were the Middle Colonies known for?
Growing crop such as wheat, barley, and rye to make bread
How are the Middle Colonies different from the New England Colonies?
The Middle Colonies had more trees.
Hernan Cortes
Spanish explorer who searched for gold and silver
What are some natural resources found in the New England Colonies?
Trees, rivers, whales, fish
What did the Quakers believe?
They believed in honesty, simplicity, and peace. Quakers refused to fight no matter what.
Where are the Middle Colonies located?
in the middle of the Southern and New England Colonies
This group of people came to the New World in search of religious freedom
Puritans
Ferdinand and Isabella
King and Queen of Spain
Which states made up the New England colonies?
MA,RI, CT, NH
Who was William Penn?
A Quaker who left England and settled in Pennsylvania
What states made up the Middle Colonies?
NY, NJ, DE, PA
Christopher Columbus
In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue
Who did Christopher Columbus sail for?
Ferdinand and Isabella