European Colonizers
Florida, Mexico, Central & South America were settled by which European nation?
Spain
This colonial region had cold winters, short growing seasons, rugged landscapes, and rocky soil, making it unsuitable for growing cash crops
New England
Jamestown Colony was located in which current U.S. state?
Virginia
What was the name of the group of people who settled Plymouth Colony?
The Pilgrims
This religious group sought to purify the Church of England
Puritans
Agriculture and trade were the primary economic activities in America of which European nation
England
Plantations dominated society in this colonial region
Southern Colonies
What gender of people primarily settled in Jamestown?
Men
The Pilgrims in Plymouth colony were what religion?
Separatist Puritan
The state of Maine used to be part of which other state?
Massachusetts
The former Dutch settlement known as New Amsterdam, is currently known as what?
New York City
This colonial region was the preferred settlement of many European immigrants for its ethnic and cultural diversity
Middle Colonies
This was the primary crop grown in Jamestown Colony
Tobacco
Pilgrims who settled in Plymouth Colony came over on a ship known as what?
The Mayflower
The famous "City Upon a Hill" speech was given by who?
John Winthrop
Colonizers from this European nation often lived amongst the Native Americans, and some even intermarried
France
This region had a warm climate and long growing season that made it suitable for growing cash crops
Southern Colonies
This person brought Caribbean tobacco to Jamestown Colony
John Rolfe
This was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony
Mayflower Compact
This man was a member of the Quakers, and also founded the state of Pennsylvania
William Penn
This European nation earned a reputation described as "The Black Legend" for its harsh and inhumane treatment of the Native American population
Spain
This region's economy at first specialized in nautical equipment, while later developing mills and factories
New England
Jamestown Colony was founded by this company
The Virginia Company
The Pilgrims who settled in Plymouth were motivated by what primary factor?
Escape from religious persecution in England
This person was expelled from Massachusetts Bay Colony for spreading ideas on religious freedom. He went on to establish the settlement of Providence as a refuge for religious minorities
Roger Williams