Early Settlements
What was the first permanent Spanish settlement in what is now the U.S.?
St. Augustine
Name the three colonial regions.
New England, Middle, Southern
What do the 3 G’s stand for?
Gold, God, Glory
What is a representative government?
A government where people elect others to make laws and decisions
Define colonization.
The process of setting up colonies in new lands
Which settlement was known as the “Lost Colony”?
Roanoke
Which region had rocky soil and harsh winters?
New England
Which of the 3 G’s was most important to the settlers of Plymouth?
God (religious freedom)
Why was the Mayflower Compact written?
To establish self-government and cooperation among settlers
Define economy.
How a region makes and uses goods, services, and money
Which colony was founded in 1607 and was the first successful English colony?
Jamestown
Which region was known as the “Breadbasket Colonies” for its grain production?
Middle Colonies
Why did European countries sponsor exploration to the New World?
To gain wealth, spread religion, and increase power
What was the impact of the Mayflower Compact?
It set an example for self-rule and democracy in the colonies
What is a settler?
A person who moves to live in a new colony
What were the main motives for establishing Jamestown?
Gold, resources, and expanding England’s power (economic gain)
Which region had fertile soil and a long growing season, perfect for plantations?
Southern Colonies
What was one result of exploration for the native populations?
Loss of land, resources, and population due to disease/conflict
Why was it important for the Pilgrims to agree to the Mayflower Compact before they left their ship?
Because they landed outside their official charter, they needed rules to keep order and cooperation. The Compact helped them create a system of self-government where everyone agreed to follow the laws they made together.
Which vocabulary word best describes a government where citizens have power?
Democratic
Who saved Jamestown from near destruction?
John Smith (if you do not work you will not eat)
How did geography and resources affect industries in each region?
New England – shipbuilding/fishing
Middle – farming/trade
Southern – plantations/cash crops
Explain the reasons that people decided to settle in the United States
Religious Freedom
Land Opportunities
Gold
How did the idea of a representative government show that the colonies were becoming more independent from England?
Colonists began electing their own leaders and making local laws, instead of relying on the king or Parliament. This showed they were learning to govern themselves and developing ideas of self-rule and independence long before the American Revolution.
Explain how the words economy, geography, and colonization are connected in the context of the 13 Colonies.
The geography of each region affected what resources were available, which shaped its economy, and these differences influenced how each area developed during colonization.