Colonies 1
Why did the Puritans come to the New World?
They were in search of religious freedom
Name 2 items that they traded with other colonies?
What were the New England colonists known for?
To build ships
This Quaker left England and settled in Pennsylvania.
William Penn
Blacksmiths, cabinetmakers, printers, and tailors
A Skilled Craftsman job
What was the most popular crop grown in New England?
Corn
What is a merchant?
Traveling salesman
Name 3 natural resources found in the New England colonies
Trees, rivers, whales and fish
an extra supply of something. This gave Colonists extra items to trade or sell.
Surplus
This skilled craftsman makes clothing that is specially fitted for a person.
A tailor
What were the main responsibilities of boys in the colony?
They helped their fathers build houses, fish, hunt and farm the land.
What was lumber used for?
Building houses, boats, sawmills and ships
What did the Appalachian Mountain provide for the colonists?
Plenty of trees for lumber
This group of believers that didn't like the rules of the Church of England. They thought everyone should be allowed to have their own religious beliefs.
The Quakers
This skilled craftsman was a barrel-maker.
A Cooper
What was the responsibilities of girls in the colonies?
What times did they make from corn husk?
Baskets and moccasins
Why were whales a valuable resource for the colonists?
What region of the Colonies did the Quakers live in?
In this colonial region, the land was used for agriculture instead of building cities.
The South
Why was it difficult to grow crops in New England?
Because the terrain was rocky and the weather was cold.
Name the 4 colonies that made up New Englad
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire
How many books in the Bible?
66
This city became the largest and wealthiest city during the Colonial times.
Philadelphia
The climate in this region was hot and humid, and the winters were mild
The South