Name the Region
Relied on shipbuilding, fishing, and trade
Northern Colonies
A _______ made furniture and other wooden items.
Carpenter
What experience taught colonists the need to protect citizens from government abuse?
British taxation and unwarranted searches (e.g., Stamp Act, Writs of Assistance)
What were the three main colonial regions of early America?
New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies
Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
The Fourth Amendment
Had large plantations growing rice, indigo, and tobacco
Southern Colonies
The _______ printed newspapers and pamphlets.
Printer
Define natural rights.
Rights inherent to all people, not granted by government
What was a major challenge colonists faced when first arriving in America?
Harsh climate, disease, or food shortages
What modern court case reaffirmed the right to remain silent and have an attorney?
Miranda v. Arizona
Known as the “breadbasket” for its grain production
Middle Colonies
A _______ made silver spoons, buckles, and jewelry.
Silversmith
The English Bill of Rights (1689) limited the power of the __________________________.
Monarch or King
Which region relied heavily on plantations and enslaved labor?
The Southern Colonies
What principle balances freedom and law in modern America?
The balance between individual rights and government power
Slavery was most concentrated here
Southern Colonies
The _______ kept the colony’s laws and order.
Sherriff/Constable
Why were colonial governments significant for the future U.S. legal system?
They established early models of representative government and self-rule
What type of economy did New England colonies depend on?
Shipbuilding, fishing, and trade
How do today’s debates on privacy and surveillance connect to colonial concerns?
They both question how much power government should have over citizens
Town meetings were common for local government
Northern Colonies
A _______ grew crops mainly for sale rather than personal use.
Planter
What Enlightenment philosopher’s ideas on “life, liberty, and property” influenced colonists?
John Locke
How did colonial communities ensure order and cooperation in daily life?
By forming local assemblies, militias, and courts
In one sentence, describe how colonial self-rule still influences American democracy today.
Citizens still expect representation, rule of law, and government accountability