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Which statement best describes the differences between the New England and the Southern colonies in the Colonial Era? Options: The southern colonies had slaves while the New England colonies outlawed the institution of slavery. The southern colonies manufactured finished goods while the New England colonies relied on cash crop farming. The southern colonies established large urban centers while New England colonies consisted of small villages. The southern colonies developed large plantations while the New England colonies cultivated small farms.

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The southern colonies developed large plantations while the New England colonies cultivated small farms.

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What impact did geography have on the development of the English colonies?

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It led to a variety of economic differences between northern, middle, and southern colonies.

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Where would a religious dissenter be least tolerated in the 18th century? Options: Rhode Island, South Carolina, Georgia, Massachusetts Bay

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Massachusetts Bay

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What industry did the geography of New England support?

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fishing

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Which of the following reasons would Roger Williams be banned from the Massachusetts Bay Colony? abolition of slavery, independence from Britain, separation of church and state, women's suffrage

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separation of church and state

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What prevented the people in New England colonies from growing cash crops like tobacco?

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The soil in the area was rocky and unfit for farming.

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What conclusion can be drawn about major cultural cities like Boston, Charleston, Philadelphia?

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The most prosperous and important cities in the colonies were port cities.

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What was the motivating factor behind the development of the Southern colonies?

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economic gain

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What colony would come from this charter?

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Rhode Island

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What is the meaning of John Winthrop's quote?

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The Puritan community would be a model for others.