Unit 2 Chapter 1—The Thirteen Colonies

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What are the New England Colonies known for?

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The New England Colonies are known for fishing, whaling, and having a rocky soil that limited farming.

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What was a significant influence of the Magna Carta on the colonists?

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The Magna Carta established the principle that the king was not above the law.

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Which Native American groups lived in the New England colonies?

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The Massachusett and Mohegan tribes lived in the New England colonies.

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How did the Middle Colonies differ from New England in terms of religious tolerance?

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The Middle Colonies were more religiously tolerant than New England.

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What was a major economic activity in the New England Colonies?

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Fishing and whaling were major economic activities in the New England Colonies.

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What type of soil is found in the New England Colonies?

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The New England Colonies have rocky and less fertile soil.

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What was the role of town meetings in the New England Colonies?

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Town meetings allowed colonists to participate in local governance.

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What crops were primarily grown in the Middle Colonies?

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The Middle Colonies grew cash crops such as wheat and corn.

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What was the significance of the phrase 'no taxation without representation'?

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It expressed the colonists' belief that they should not be taxed without having a voice in government.

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What was the primary reason for the establishment of the New England Colonies?

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The New England Colonies were primarily established for religious freedom.