Geography & Economy
Why did crops grow well in the Southern colonies?
They had a warm climate and growing season.
Who appointed the colonial governors?
The English Monarchy
Unlike the Puritans of New England, most Southerners did not come to the New World seeking religious freedom. What did they seek?
Land and wealth
What is the word for the leader of the Powhatan tribe?
The Powhatan
Fill in the blank: Lord Baltimore was granted possession of _________________
Maryland
Name 2 diseases that spread in the Southern Colonies.
Malaria and Yellow Fever
What was the name of the part of Virginia's government where representatives were chosen by the people?
The part of Virginia's government where representatives were chosen by the people was called the House of Burgesses.
Which religious group colonized Maryland?
Catholics
According to the story, who did Pocahontas save from being beaten to death?
John Smith
Name all 5 states that are part of the Southern Colonies.
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
Name 2 cash crops that were grown in the Southern colonies.
Tobacco, indigo (blue dye), sugar cane, or cotton.
How many members were on the Governor's Council?
12
Which religious group did most Southern colonists belong to?
Protestant
What is the name of an indigenous group who lived in Virginia?
The Powhatan or the Algonquians
Who granted Cecilius Calvert the authority to take possession of Maryland?
The English King granted Cecilius Calvert the authority to take possession of Maryland.
What were the large farms in the Southern Colonies called?
The large farms in the Southern Colonies were called plantations.
What significant power did the colonial governor have over the laws created by the House of Burgesses?
The colonial governor had the significant power to veto laws made by the House of Burgesses.
How did some enslaved Africans maintain parts of their own cultural spirituality after being forced to convert to Christianity?
Some enslaved Africans maintained parts of their own cultural spirituality by developing hybrid traditions that blended their beliefs with Christianity.
Why were the Powhatan people also known as the Algonquians?
The Powhatan people were also known as the Algonquians because the Powhatan language is associated with the Algonquian language family.
John Smith was the governor of which colony?
Jamestown
What was a significant negative consequence of the warm climate in the South?
A significant negative consequence of the warm climate was that it allowed diseases like malaria and yellow fever to spread.
What did the House of Burgesses have the power to do?
submit bills addressing taxation and government spending
Give an example of a religious conflict in Virginia?
Baptists and Anglicans often being at odds with each other in Virginia.
What was the ultimate outcome of the conflicts between the English settlers and the Powhatan people?
The conflicts between the English settlers and the Powhatan people led to wars, and many Powhatan were pushed off their land.
What were three roles or titles held by John Smith?
an English soldier, explorer, and colonial governor.