Colonial America Review

Land ruled by a distant country; set up to benefit the distant country is called a ________________.

• kingdom

• export

• colony

What were the characteristics of the New England Colonies?

• long winters, poor soil

• mild climate, fertile soil

• cash crops such as tobacco

Which of the following best describes how geography affected New England's farming?

• The soil was rich in nutrients.

• The land was mostly made up of coastal wetlands.

• The soil was thin, rocky, and difficult for farming.

• The soil was fertile and produced crops in abundance.

The Pilgrims and the Puritans started the New England Colonies because they wanted to choose how they worshiped. Which best describes their treatment of other religions?

• They were tolerant of different religions.

• They were not very tolerant of different religions.

Which statement about the Southern colonies is true?

• The cold, dry winters prevented the planting of many crops.

• The warm, wet summers were good for growing crops on large plantations.

• The lack of rivers and streams hurt crops and trade.

• The long winters were good for trapping animals for their furs.

What are the two reasons the colonies were founded.

• Religious freedom

• Make money/own land

• To see new land.

• To make friends with the Native Americans.

Which best describes the New England Colonies?

• warm winters

• good growing seasons

• founded for profits

• Puritans and shipbuilding

Because the soil and climate were ideal for growing wheat, this colonial area was known as "The Breadbasket Colonies."

• New England

• Mid-Atlantic (Middle)

• Southern

• Western Frontier

There were ___________ original colonies.

• 11
• 13
• 10
• 50

This region was the most tolerant, and had the most diversity among religions.

• Southern

• Mid-Atlantic

• New England