Colonial Regions Review

Which colonial region was most tolerant of all religions?

• New England Colonies

• Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• Southern Colonies

Settlers in which region depended on the rich soil to earn a living?

• New England Colonies

• Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• Southern Colonies

What were the main reasons ALL colonies were founded?

• Religious freedom and profit ($)

• Travel and leisure

• Education and transportation

Puritans and Pilgrims mainly settled in the New England colonies. Why were the New England colonies founded?

• To be a place that makes thanksgiving a holiday

• To be a place to practice religious beliefs freely

• To be a place to make boats

The Southern Colonies were founded because this region had fertile soil. Why were these colonies MAINLY founded?

• Religious freedom

• Beautiful sunsets

• Profit (to make money)

Which of the following colonial regions has long deep rivers, cool winters, and natural harbors?

• New England Colonies

• Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• Southern Colonies

Which of the following colonial regions had long summers and rich soil and wetlands?

• New England Colonies

• Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• Southern Colonies

These Colonies followed the Church of England.

• New England Colonies

• Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• Southern Colonies

The Puritans and Pilgrims settled in these colonies for religious reasons.

• New England Colonies

• Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• Southern Colonies

These were the most diverse colonies. They were the most tolerant of ALL religions.

• New England Colonies

• Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• Southern Colonies