British Colonization

What is the MAIN reason that the Middle, New  England, and Southern colonies were founded?

• For economic reasons and chances to make money
• In order to practice their religion freely
• To build partnerships with  the Native Americans

A person (craftsmen) who is skilled at making something by hand.

• proprietor 
• artisan
• laborer
• apprentice

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

Sold to slaves traders & shipped to the colonies. They were born into slavery & owned as property for life with no rights.

• indentured servants
• slaves
• American Indians
• farmers

They lived in the South and relied on indentured servants and/or slaves to produce their crops.

• indentured servants
• large landowners
• farmers
• proprietor

Which of these is NOT a reason Colonies were founded?

• religious freedom

• to start a new life

• to make money (profit)

• to open an arcade

These people wanted to travel to America but did not have the means. They worked 3 to 7 years without pay for the person who paid their passage.

• Large Landowners

• Indentured servants

• Women

• Girls

These people wanted worked in the home cooking and cleaning. They sometimes helped in the fields. They had no political rights and were not allowed to vote.

• Large Landowners

• Indentured servants

• Women

• Girls

Which of the colonial regions had mild winters and long, hot summers?

• New England colonies
• Middle colonies
• Southern colonies
• Western colonies