COLONIAL AMERICA REVIEW

Which statement about the New England colonies is true?

• The cold, harsh winters and rocky soil made farming difficult.

• The warm, wet summers were good for growing tobacco.

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

• The hot summers and amount of rainfall made farming easy.

Which of the following groups ran businesses and did most of the trading in the colonies?

• merchants

• slaves

• large landowners

• indentured servants

One of the major economic products of the Southern Colonies was _________.

• wheat

• gold

• furs

• tobacco

Which colonial area was known as the "Breadbasket Colonies" because its soil and climate were ideal for growing wheat?

• New England

• Western

• Middle

• Southern

Where did most enslaved Africans work?

• On plantations in the New England Colonies.

• On plantations in the Middle Colonies.

• On plantations in the Southern Colonies.

• On plantations in the Western Colonies.

Which region specialized in livestock, grains, and fish?

• New England Colonies

• Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• West Africa

• Southern Colonies

Which region is NOT good for farming?

• Southern Colonies

• Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• Your Neighborhood McDonald's

• New England Colonies

Which region is known for growing cash crops like tobacco?

• Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• New England Colonies

• China

Which colony is known for growing grain?

• Southern Colonies

• Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• Iowa

• New England Colonies

The Puritans established their colony in

• Jamestown
• Plymouth
• Roanoke
• Massachusetts Bay (Boston)