Colonial America

This region's specializations included livestock, grain, and fish.

• New England
• Mid-Atlantic
• Canada
• South

What was the reason for the English wanting a permanent settlement at Jamestown?

• They were looking to escape religious persecution.
• They wanted a permanent vacation spot.
• It was an economic venture.
• It was an exploration venture.

This colony was founded as a refuge for prisoners from England seeking a better life.

• Virginia
• Pennsylvania
• New York
• Georgia

This colony was founded by William Penn and settled by the Quakers.

• Pennsylvania
• Georgia
• Massachusetts
• North Carolina

The Puritans settled in this colony.

• Jamestown
• Plymouth
• Massachusetts Bay
• Pennsylvania

The Southern colonies depended on the New England colonies for...

• Grain
• Tobacco
• Rice
• Metal Tools and Equipment

This region's specializations included fishing, shipbuilding, metal tools, and naval supplies.

• South
• Mexico
• New England
• Mid-Atlantic

Why did groups like the Pilgrims and the Puritans come to America?

• To Make More Money
• To Expand Land for the King of England
• To Build a New Government
• To Practice Their Religion Freely

This region had hilly land and harsh winters, making farming more difficult.

• New England
• Mid-Atlantic
• South
• North

This region's specializations included tobacco, rice, forest products, and indigo.

• The Great Plains
• South
• Mid-Atlantic
• New England