Reasons for why colonies formed
Why did the New England colonies form or why did the colonist settle there?
They were searching for religious freedom so they could practice their own religion. The two main groups of people who lived here were Puritans and Pilgrims. These two groups did not want anyone else but themselves.
What are two or three things that shaped the colonies economy and life?
The soil, climate and labor (the amount of people that worked).
How was life different for women who were poor compared to women who were rich.
Describe the geography of the New England colonies?
The soil was rocky and harsh winters which made it difficult for farming. Because of the distance to the coast fishing and trading became important. Lots of trees and lumber allowed for shipbuilding to occur.
What is an artisan?
A skilled worker or craftsmen who built things with their hands.
Why did the Southern colonies form or why did the colonist settle there?
For economic reasons wanted to make a profit or money. The soil and climate made it possible for cash crops to grow. In addition, searching for a new life.
How did the location of the New England colonies impact their economy?
Because of harsh winters and rocky soil not many large farms were in these colonies. Instead used lumber to make ships. Also were close to ports to fish and trade with others.
How are indentured servants and slaves the same and different?
Different: Slaves did not have a choice they were forced to work. Indentured servants signed a contract and would be free after. The indentured servants had to work to pay off voyage.
Describe the geography of the Mid Atlantic colonies?
The quality of the soil made it easy to farm. Short winters and long summers allowed for crops to grow. Most of the artisans lived here and were important to make wheat and grains.
What is a Quaker?
A religious group who lived in the MidAtlantic colonies.
Why did the Mid Atlantic colonies form or why did the colonist settle there?
They were seeking religious freedom. They were more tolerant and accepting of other religions. Also, the soil and climate allowed for crops to grow which they could sell.
How did the location of the Mid Atlantic colonies impact their economy?
Because of great soil and moderate climate made grains or wheat possible to grow. Will become the breadbasket of the thirteen colonies.
How are farmers and landowners the same and different?
Alike: Both grew crops in the fields.
Different: Large landowners had workers who grew cash crops while farmers were family owned and grew crops for their own survival.
Describe the geography of the Southern colonies?
Not many people lived in these colonies. Mostly large plantations where workers would work to grow cash crops. The climate and soil allowed for cash crops to grow.
What is an apprentice?
Someone who works with an artisan and is learning the trade or skill.
How are the reasons for settling in the New England and Mid Atlantic colonies alike and different?
Alike: Both were looking for religious freedom.
Different: One was more tolerant and accepting while the other was not. The Mid Atlantic was also able to grow crops they could sell.
How did the location of the Southern colonies impact their economy?
Because of the rich soil and mild climate cash crops were able to be grown. There were a lot of large farms that required lots of workers to keep them running. The cash crops grown were rice, indigo, tobacco, and cotton.
How would you describe the life of children during the colonial time?
Boys: Worked with their dad in the farms or learned their trade.
Girls: Helped the mom doing house chores such as taking care of the younger siblings. Both received their education from their family mostly the wealthy were able to get educated.
What is a colony?
Land that is controlled by another country. The colonies were controlled by England.
How would you summarize the reasons why the colonies were formed?
For economic reasons and religious freedom.
How is the economy of the Southern and New England colonies different?
The Southern-focused mostly in farming and growing cash crops. New England was focused mostly on fishing and shipbuilding.
What is the difference between the artisans that lived in the New England and Mid Atlantic colonies compared to the Southern?
Those that lived in the south worked for their owners or someone else. The others worked independently or for themselves.
What if there were no artisans in the colonies such as the Mid Atlantic?
Farming would still be made possible but bread might not be possible.
What is a plantation?
A large farm that required a lot of workers such as indentured servants and slaves.