American I: The English Colonies

Which of these features made the Southern colonies unique?

• self-government
• religious freedom
• general assemblies
• tobacco plantations

James Oglethorpe intended that the Georgia colony be settled by:

• English debtors
• indentured servants
• religious Separatists
• wealthy business people

WHy did Virginia replace indentured servants with African Slaves? 

• It was required by law.
• Africa was closer than Europe.
• Africans were more willing to work.
• It provided a permanent source of labor. 

What did the New England colonies have in common?

• They were self-governing.
• They were settled by Puritans. 
• They provided financial security.
• THey provided religious freedom.

Which of these made the laws in most of the colonies? 

• the church leaders
• the king of England
• the English goverernor
• the elected assembly

Why did people in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies adapt different ways of life?

• People with specific skills settled in each area.
• The regions had different geographies and resources.
• The people all had different reasons for settling in North America.
• The leaders of the colonies decided how the people would earn a living. 

Which of these best descirbes the environment of New England colonies?

• long, hot summers and mild winters
• harsh winters and rocky, hilly land
• broad coastal plains and fertile soil
• broad rivers, swamps, and wetlands

WHich of these colonies were motivated by making profit?

• Virginia
• Connecticut
• Pennsylvania
• Massachusetts

Which of the three colonial regions was the most dependent on the ocean for its economy?

• New England
• Middle 
• Southern
• All Colonies

Which statement describes the effect the Appalachian Mountains may have had on the 13 colonies? 

• The mountains made it easier for colonist to trade with the Indians and make peace with the Spanish.
• The mountains restricted the growth of the colonies and protected them from the Indians. 
• The mountains  allowed the colonies to have a good vantage point for fighting the French and the Spanish. 
• The mountains cause much of the harsh winter conditions and made it difficult to survive.