New England Colonies
What were the four states in the New England Colonies?
Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire
Who were considered "British subjects" in the 13 colonies?
Colonists living in the 13 colonies
What was the main economic activity in New England?
Small subsistence farming
Why did New Englanders live closer together than in other colonies?
Due to their economic activities and need for resources
What type of landscape did New England have?
Hilly and mountainous inlands with flat coastal areas
What was the climate like in New England?
Extremely cold winters
Where did most New England colonists come from?
Most came from England
Why was timber important to New England?
Timber was essential for building ships, homes, and furniture
What did New Englanders use for shipbuilding?
Timber from trees
How did the coastline affect New England's economy?
It provided access to fishing and trade routes
Why was farming difficult in New England?
Rocky soil made farming difficult
What does it mean to be a colonist?
A colonist is someone living in the 13 colonies
How did geography affect New England's economy?
A trade network involving the exchange of goods between colonies and Europe
How did the cold weather benefit New Englanders?
Reduced the spread of disease
What was the significance of Nantucket?
Developed a large whaling community
What type of businesses did New England colonists rely on?
Fur, shipbuilding, fishing, trading
How did New Englanders obtain essential imports?
Through imports from England
How did geography affect New England's economy?
Geography led to reliance on fishing, trading, and shipbuilding
What was a common type of farming practiced in New England?
Subsistence farming
What were the main challenges faced by New England colonists?
Cold climate, rocky soil, and hilly terrain made settlement challenging
What was the significance of whale oil in New England?
Whale oil was valuable for lamps and soaps
Name one product that New England relied on from England.
Glass, linens, paint, other household items
Which city was a major shipping and trading port in New England?
Boston
Name one good that was traded in the Triangular Trade.
Fur, fish, timber
How did the hilly inland affect settlement?
Hilly inland made farming and settlement difficult