Economy
Government & Politics
Religion
Native Americans
Geography
100
Why did crops grow well in the Southern colonies?
They had a warm climate and a long growing season.
100
Who appointed the colonial governor?
the English monarchy
100
Unlike the Puritans of New England, most Southerners did not come to the New World seeking religious freedom. What did they seek?
Land/wealth
100
What is the word for the leader of the Powhatan tribe?
The Powhatan
100
What colony is 1?
Georgia
200
What 2 diseases were common at this time?
Malaria and yellow fever
200
How many members were on the Governor's Council?
12
200
Which religious group colonized Maryland?
Catholics
200
According to the story, who did Pocahontas save from being beaten to death?
John Smith
200
What is colony 5?
Maryland
300
Name 2 crash crops that were grown in the Southern colonies.
Tobacco, indigo, sugar cane, & cotton
300
What did the House of Burgesses have the power to do?
submit bills addressing taxation and government spending
300
Which religious group did most Southern colonists belong to?
Protestantism / Protestant
300
What is the name of an Indigenous group who lived in Virginia?
The Powhatan / The Algonquians
300
What is colony #2?
South Carolina
400
What is a plantation?
large farm
400
John Smith was the governor of this colony?
Jamestown
400
Were the Southern colonies diverse in religion?
Yes/True
400
Who did Pochantas marry?
John Rolfe
400
What is colony 3?
North Carolina
500
What is colony 4?
Virginia