Chapters 2.3-2.5 New England, Middle and Southern Colonies

Multiple Choice

Which of the following colonies was NOT part of the original New England Colonies?

• Massachusetts

• Connecticut

• Rhode Island

• New York

Open Ended

How do YOU think Puritanism shaped the early development of the New England colonies?

Draw

Draw Mr. Ceeeee a picture of what YOU think a ship may have looked like back in the colonial era?

Open Ended

What do you think were some of the main goals of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a key reason for the founding of Plymouth Colony?

• To seek gold and riches

• To escape religious persecution

• To expand the British Empire

• To establish trade with Native Americans

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about the Connecticut and New Haven Colonies?

• Connecticut was founded by Thomas Hooker.

• New Haven was established in 1638.

• They merged in 1662 to form Connecticut Colony.

• They were known for the Mayflower Compact.

Fill in the Blanks

Rhode Island was founded by

Williams in 1636.

Multiple Choice

What was a major economic activity in New Hampshire during colonial times?

• Cotton farming

• Fishing and shipbuilding

• Mining gold

• Tobacco cultivation

Open Ended

How do you think the relationship between colonists and Native Americans evolved in New England?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a legacy of the New England Colonies?

• Laid foundation for American democracy

• Established traditions of education and literacy

• Developed a strong maritime economy

• Promoted slavery as a main economic activity

Open Ended

Explain how religious, economic, and cultural factors contributed to the development of early American society in New England.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major factor that shaped the unique character of New England and influenced the development of early American society?

• Religious freedom from persecution

• Abundant gold resources

• Warm climate year-round

• Lack of maritime trade

Multiple Choice

How did colonial New England differ from other regions in the colonies?

• It provided many well-maintained roads.

• It established strong trade ties with England.

• It developed a thriving ocean-based economy.

• It supported a large number of subsistence farmers.

Open Ended

How do you think the religious, economic, and cultural characteristics of the New England Colonies influenced their development?

Multiple Choice

What are the four colonies that comprised the New England Colonies?

• Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire

• New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware

• Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina

• Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi