Early Colonies
Before leaving the ship, Pilgrims created this agreement to establish rules for their new colony
The Mayflower Compact
Which has the longer growing season, the New England Colonies or the Southern Colonies and why?
Southern Colonies; Warmer climate, large areas of fertile soil, better conditions
The pilgrims came to North America partly because they wanted to practice their religion freely. True or False
True
This English leader helped Jamestown survive and encouraged the colonists to work
John Smith
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This settlement was the first European settlement in what is now the United States
St. Augustine
Name 2 New England Colonies
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire
Roger Williams left the Puritan colony and founded this colony
Rhode Island
This Spanish leader founded St. Augustine in 1565
Pedro Menendez De Aviles
Besides farming, name 2 economic activities in New England
Fishing, Shipbuilding, Lumber, or Trade
This settlement became the first permanent English settlement in North America
Jamestown
Name 2 Southern Colonies
Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgie
Were the Pilgrims and Puritans exactly the same group? If not, how were they different
No. They were both English religious groups, but they had different beliefs and goals
This leader was connected to Roanoke and returned to England, later finding the settlement deserted
John White
Why was fishing important to the New England Colonies?
The colonies had access to the Atlantic Ocean and many fishing areas
Jamestown experienced this difficult period when colonists faces starvation and many people died
New England Colonies
Name one similarity between the Pilgrims and Puritans
Both were English Protestants/religious groups who came to North America seeking religious freedom or a place to practice their beliefs
Match the leader to the settlement
John Smith --> _____
Pedro Menendez de Aviles --> ______
John White --> _____
John Smith --> Jamestown
Pedro Menendez de Aviles --> St. Augustine
John White --> Roanoke
New England had forests and access to the ocean. Name one economic activity that used each resource
Forests --> Lumber/Ship building
Ocean --> Fishing/Trade
This settlement disappeared, earning its nickname the "Lost Colony"
Roanoke
A student says "Jamestown was founded in the New England Colonies" Is the student correct? Explain
No. Jamestown was in Virginia, which was a Southern Colony
Name 3 differences between Pilgrims and Puritans
Pilgrims wanted to separate from the Church of England
Puritans wanted to reform the Church of England
Pilgrims settled at Plymouth
Puritans settled mainly in Massachusetts Bay Colony
Pilgrims created the Mayflower Compact
Puritans created a larger, more organized colony
Put these settlements in order form oldest to newest
Jamestown
Roanoke
St. Augustine
St. Augustine
Roanoke
Jamestown
A New England colonist wants to make money but does not want to farm. Name 2 jobs or businesses the colonist could choose
Fishing, Shipbuilding, Lumber, or Trade