New England
Describe the geography and climate in the NE Colonies.
Winters were long, snowy and cold. Short growing seasons. sandy, rocky, dense forest
Describe the geography and climate in the Middle Colonies.
mild climate with snowy winters, warm summers, growing season is about 6-7 months. Many deep rivers and harbors.
Describe the geography and climate in the Southern Colonies.
Summers are long and hot, winters are short, longest growing season. Fertile soil, flat with hills and wide rivers/bays
What is the transatlantic slave trade?
Three leg trade between Europe, Africa and North America
Who published pamphlets to promote North America?
Edward Winslow
Why did colonist farm in the NE colony?
Most farms were small and fed their family. Not used for profit
What was exported on the Middle Passage from Africa?
Why did colonist Farm in the Southern colonies?
To make profits using cash crops like tobacco
Over crowded with no space, malnutrition and disease
How did the Great Awakening influence American Colonies?
1. let to the growth of more religious tolerance and churches
2. Sense of connection amongst colonist
What type of government did the NE colonies have?
Theocracy and self government
What type of government did the Middle Colonies have?
Ruled by the British governor who answered directly to the King of England
What type of government did the Southern Colonies have?
assemblies
What colony did Anne Hutchinson found and what was her motivation?
Portsmouth, she disagreed with Puritan leaders and thought women should be able to teach religious principles
Edward Winslow played a key role in creating a _____ between the Wampanoeg and settlers?
treaty
Describe what education was like for Children in the NE region?
highest chance of children attending school
Describe what education was like for Children in the Middle region?
moderate likelihood for children to attend school
Describe what education was like for Children in the Southern region?
least likelihood of children attending school due to focus on labor
What was exported from Europe to Africa?
textiles, rum and manufactured goods
Who were the first group of people to be enslaved by the colonist?
Native Americans because they were on the land first
What colony did John Winthrop found and what was her motivation?
Massachuesetts Bay Colony,
religious persecution and practice Puritan beliefs
What was the main source of economy for the Middle Colonies?
Centered around markets found in cities and towns
What was the primary source of profit in the Southern Colonies?
Agriculture
What was exported from North America to Europe in the Triangular trade?
crops like sugar, cotton, molasses and tobacco
Why were wealthy landowners able to shape the foundation of the US Government?
1. Slave labor gave them time to meet and talk
2. Wealthy landowners only people who voted
3. Wealthy land owners elected themselves