13 Colonies overview

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Which of the following colonies IS NOT considered a New England colony? New York, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts

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New York

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Rhode Island and Connecticut colonies were established by people who were----

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kicked out of Massachusetts for having different religious beliefs

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Which colonial region had a short growing season and rocky soil? Options: New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, Southern Colonies, The Backcountry

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New England Colonies

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What were the awesome benefits New England colonists got from the Atlantic Ocean? Options: Whaling, Access to trade, Ability to travel, Excellent source of food, All of these were benefits for New Englanders

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All of these were benefits for New Englanders

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Farmers who usually just grow enough to feed their family with maybe a little left over to sell are known as:

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Subsistence Farmers

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The waters off the coast of which colonial region were some of the best fishing grounds in the world?

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New England Colonies

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What was the center of town and peoples' lives in colonial New England?

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The Church

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TRUE or FALSE: Ethan and Sophia discovered that cities like Boston, Salem, Newport, and New Haven grew wealthy from trade. What do you think?

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TRUE

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Imagine you're in New England with Nora, Aiden, and Kai. What do you think was the most likely to be the type of work they'd be involved in?

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fishermen and small farmers

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TRUE or FALSE: Mia and David discovered that in addition to farming and whaling, colonists in New England also made a living by working in forestry (timber) and shipbuilding industries.

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TRUE