New England Colonies
What religion did most New England settlers follow?
Puritanism (Strict Protestantism)
What nickname was given to the Middle Colonies because of their grain production?
The "Breadbasket Colonies"
What were the three main cash crops grown in the Southern Colonies?
Tobacco, rice and indigo.
Who helped Jamestown survive with the rule "He that will not work shall not eat!"?
Captain John Smith.
What was the Mayflower Compact?
An agreement to create fair laws and self-government in Plymouth.
Why was farming difficult in New England?
Their geography was not good for farming. Poor soil and short growing season.
Which colony was founded by William Penn as a "Holy Experiment"?
Pennsylvania.
What labor system did Southern plantations rely on?
Enslaved African labor.
Who founded Rhode Island after being banished from Massachusetts?
Roger Williams
What was daily life like for most New England families?
Working on small farms, attending church, and helping neighbors.
What was the purpose of town meetings in New England?
To vote on local laws and decisions - early democracy.
Name two reasons why the Middle Colonies were more diverse than New England?
They welcomed settlers from many countries and religions; they had religious tolerance.
Why were towns and schools less common in the South than in the Middle and New England colonies?
Plantations were far apart, so towns and schools were rare.
Who founded Maryland as a safe place for Catholics?
Lord Baltimore
Describe the difference between an indentured servant, and as slave in colonial America.
Indentured servants voluntarily became servants for a certain amount of years in order to gain a trip to the New World. Once those years were up, they became free again. Slaves had no choice in being slaves and had no rights, and little ability to gain their freedom back. They were slaves for life.
Name two industries that helped New England's economy besides farming.
Fishing, shipbuilding and trading.
What were two major port cities in the Middle Colonies.
Philadelphia and New York City.
What colony was founded as a place for debtors and for protection from Spanish Florida?
Georgia
Who founded the colony of Georgia and why?
James Oglethorpe founded George to helped debtors and protect the 13 Colonies from Spanish Florida.
What role did Native Americans play in helping Plymouth and Jamestown survive?
Native Americans taught European settlers how to farm, traded food with them, and helped colonists survive harsh conditions.
How did Puritan beliefs shape both education and government in New England?
Puritans believed everyone should read the Bible, so they built schools and used religion to guide government decisions.
How did geography and religious tolerance make the Middle Colonies socially and economically balanced?
Fertile land supported farming, rivers helped trade, and tolerance attracted diverse settlers, creating balance.
How did the geography of the Tidewater Region influence the development of plantation life and trade?
Fertile soil and rivers made it easy to grow crops and ship them from plantations.
What is the name of the group of settlers who founded Plymouth colony? What is the name of the group of settlers who founded Massachusetts colony?
Pilgrims. Puritans.
Name one way that each region of the 13 Colonies was unique. (New England, Middle, Southern)
New England = most educated, most strictly religious, worst soil
Middle = most diverse, best with trade
South = Best soil/climate, relied heavily on slave labor