4.1 Land of Diversity
The greatest number of settlers in the American colonies came from ________.
England
Why did so many colonists farm?
They needed to be self-reliant
Explain the inefficiencies of colonial travel and communication.
travel was slow and difficult
Who was the first American member of the Royal Society of London?
John Winthrop, Jr.
county
These churches allowed each local congregation a voice in its church government.
Congregational churches
What crops were grown in the South?
tobacco, indigo, and rice
In which region of colonial America was slavery most prevalent and why?
The south; the plantation system required a large labor force
The most widely used textbook in colonial America
The New England Primer
In each colony the legislative (lawmaking) body was __________, meaning composed of two houses.
Bicameral
Which region of colonies had the greatest religious diversity?
Middle colonies
Name three industries that were profitable in the New England colonies.
lumber, shipbuilding, and fishing/whaling
List recreational activities the colonists enjoyed
fishing, hunting, picnics, ice skating, gathering with friends
The best known private academy was ___________ founded by Benjamin Franklin.
the Philadelphia Academy
What was the basic unit of local government in New England?
The town
Who pleaded to the Moravians for the spiritual needs of his people?
Anthony Ulrich
________ was an important source of income for those on the frontier.
Fur trading
List some practical uses of the fireplace.
oven for cooking, light, warmth, and gathering place
Benjamin Franklin helped to spread general knowledge by ___________.
Who served as the chief executive officer of the colony?
The governor
How did the colonies grow so quickly?
Extensive immigration and large families
What is the name of the route followed by ships trading between New England and ports in Europe, the West Indies, and Africa?
The triangular trade route
Describe the different types of homes the colonists built.
Log cabins, wood cottages, brick homes, and large mansions
How was education unique in each region of the colonies?
New England - dame schools
Middle colonies - Home or church schooled
Southern colonies - private tutors
List and describe the three types of colonies
Royal - under a king
Proprietary - individual owners
Self-governing - ruled themselves