13 Colonies

The _____ of the Southern Colonies was based on farming cash crops.

• economy 
• colony
• merchant
• religion

At my store, colonists could buy items such as tea, spices, and candy.  I am a ______.

• geography
• propetior
• artisan
• indentured servant

An area of land that is ruled by another country such as Jamestown is called a _____.

• indentured servant
• slavery
• colony

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Most African Americans who lived in the British Colonies were _______

• quakers
• slaves
• Puritans 
• explorers

Jack was a shipbuilder living in Massachusetts.  He lived in a _______ colony.

• New England
• Royal
• Southern 
• Middle

Which are the Middle Colonies?

• Massachusetts, Vermont, and Rhode Island
• Georgia, Maryland, North and South Carolina, and Virginia
• Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey, Delaware
• California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada

There were people in the colonies in North America who had more power in the decisions being made by the government.  Which group had the MOST power in the colonial government?

• wealthy landowners
• slaves
• women
• indentured servants

Why were blacksmiths important as colonial artisans?

• they grew wheat and corn
• they made horseshoes and other farm tools
• the fought with the Native Americans and taught them to shoot
• they made laws

I have been working for many years to pay off my trip to North America.  After I work off my debt, I am free.  I am an _______.

• indentured servant
• slave
• merchant

The main responsibilities of colonial women were to:

• run plantations and businesses
• teach school and prepare lessons
• raise children and take care of the home
• create and implement laws in the government