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What were the geographic influences of the New England colonies?
Most farms were small individual plots and farming focused on sustenance rather than cash crops.
Who was most likely to perform household tasks, such as sew clothes, care for children, and make household items, in the colonies?
A white woman.
What was the impact of geography on farming in New England?
Most farms were small plots, and many people farmed to feed their families rather than to sell for profit.
Who established Pennsylvania?
William Penn.
What best illustrates a market economy in the colonies?
An artisan sells products in a colonial city.
What were the geographic influences of the Southern colonies?
The Southern colonies had long growing seasons ideal for cash crops like tobacco and cotton.
What was a key activity for apprentices?
Learning a trade under the guidance of a master craftsman
What was King Philip's War?
A conflict between Native Americans and English settlers, sparked by tensions over land and resources.
Who was Roger Williams?
A founder who advocated for more religious freedom and separation of church and state.
What economic concept describes the interdependence of colonies?
Mercantilism.
What were the geographic influences of the Middle colonies?
The Middle colonies had a moderate climate and fertile land suitable for diverse agricultural practices.
What was the role of artisans in the colonies?
Artisans created goods to sell in colonial cities, contributing to the market economy.
What was the result of the Wampanoag tribe by the end of King Philip's War?
They were largely wiped out and lost significant power in the region.
What motivated John Winthrop to establish a colony?
He wanted to escape religious persecution and practice Puritan beliefs.
How did colonists earn income from natural resources?
They used the resources around them to create products for trade.
Which colony had the longest growing season?
The Southern colonies.
How did wealthy landowners influence government?
They were usually the only people allowed to vote, shaping decisions and policies.
What was the First Great Awakening?
A religious revival that emphasized personal faith and led to increased religious tolerance.
What did Anne Hutchinson advocate for?
She disagreed with Puritan leaders and believed that women should be able to teach religious principles.
What was the significance of cash crops?
They were grown for sale rather than for personal consumption, fueling the economy.
Which colony had the shortest growing season?
The New England colonies.
What characterized the social life in Southern colonies?
Plantations were the center of social life, where wealthy landowners hosted gatherings.
How did the Triangle Trade impact the colonies?
It provided a foundation for the agricultural system in the Southern colonies.
Who published pamphlets about North America?
Edward Winslow.
What role did slave labor play in the economy?
It provided the labor needed for large-scale agricultural production in the Southern colonies.