5th Grade Unit 2 Review

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Who were the first European explorers to arrive in what is now the United States?

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Spanish

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Which of the following was NOT one of the original 13 colonies? Georgia, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania

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Florida

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What was the main economic activity in the Southern Colonies?

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Agriculture and farming

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Which colony was founded by Roger Williams, who believed in religious freedom?

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Rhode Island

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What is the name of the colony founded by James Oglethorpe as a place for debtors to start anew?

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Georgia

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Which European nation had the most influence in the colonization of the Middle Colonies, such as New York?

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the Dutch from the Netherlands

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What was the main economic activity in the New England Colonies?

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Fishing, timber, trade

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Which of the following describes the climate of the Middle Colonies? Cold, rocky soil, Warm, mild, moderate climate, Hot and humid, Dry and arid

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Warm, mild, moderate climate

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Which colonial region was known for its cash crops and plantation system?

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Southern Colonies

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Which colony was known for its traditions of self-government?

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Plymouth, Massachusetts