13 Colonies Review Flashcard

Front

The first English Colonies were settled in America during which time period? Options:

the 1400-1500s

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the 1500-1600s

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the 1600-1700s

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the 1700-1800s

Back

the 1600-1700s

Front

What was the first successful English Colony?

Back

Jamestown

Front

Which group of people established the first colony in Massachusetts?

Back

The Puritans

Front

Which events influenced the English to settle American colonies?

Back

The success of Spanish colonies in the Americas

Front

Which types of events likely contributed to sharp declines in population?

Back

Starvation & Disease

Front

Which of the following are known today as the Middle Colonies?
Options: Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York City, and Boston; Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire; Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina; Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware

Back

Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware

Front

North Carolina and South Carolina are known as . . .

Back

Southern Colonies

Front

What were common characteristics of all New England Colonies?

Back

Port cities & Towns of small family farmers

Front

New England colonies had excellent soil for farming. True or False?

Back

False

Front

Which colonies are also referred to as "The Bread Basket colonies"? Options:

New England Colonies

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Middle Colonies

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Southern Colonies

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Spanish Colonies

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Middle Colonies