Colonization of North America

What was one reason that the Mid-Atlantic Colonies were founded?

• to help spread religion to American Indians

• to help poor settlers from Europe start a new life

• because the region’s geography made them good for trade

• because the region’s land was not claimed by American Indians

What was a major reason that the New England Colonies were founded?

• The area had rich soil for farming.

• Colonists wanted religious freedom.

• Colonists wanted to spread democracy.

• The area had a sunny and warm climate.

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Roger moved to North America in order

to start a new life. In Europe, he was not allowed to follow the religion he

wanted. He also had trouble feeding his family because food cost too much.

Roger wanted to live somewhere he could find work as a shipbuilder. He was

good and hunting and also wanted to trap animals and sell furs.

In which colonial region did Roger MOST LIKELY settle?

• the Southern Colonies, because there were many shipbuilders due the area's natural harbors

• the Southern

  Colonies, because many people in these colonies relied on fur trapping and trade

• the New England Colonies, because many of these colonies were founded to provide religious freedom

• the New England Colonies, because these colonies had rich soil and a climate that was good for farming

What were the Pilgrims and the Puritans who settled in the New England Colonies searching for?

• somewhere they could practice their religion freely

• somewhere they could grow crops to sell in England

• somewhere they could meet and learn from American Indians

• somewhere they could mine for metals such as silver and gold

Which colonies were MOST tolerant of people practicing different religions?

• the New England Colonies

• the Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• the Southern Colonies

• the Spanish Colonies

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Southern Colonies

Religion is practiced but strict religious laws did not exist.

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Religion is center of school and politics

What of the following BEST completes the table?

• Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• New England Colonies

• Southwestern Colonies

• Northwestern Colonies

How did MOST settlers hope to make money in the Southern Colonies?

• by fishing

• by mining

• by logging

• by farming

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At dinner tonight, the family will eat grilled whale that was cooked by my father. He has been away for days trying to harpoon this big fish, Now, he has brought us some to eat. Yummy!

-Johnny Smith, 9 year old colonist

In which colonial region does Johnny MOST LIKELY live?

• Southern Colonies

• Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• New England Colonies

• Northwestern Colonies

Which region was home to settlers from the greatest number of different countries and religions during the Colonial Period?

• the Arctic Colonies

• the Southern Colonies

• the Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• the New England Colonies

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I live in colonial Virginia. In the winter and spring, I'm busy spinning and sewing. In the late summer and fall, I prepare fruits, vegetables, and meat for the winter. During the growing season, I tend a garden of herbs. Each day, I cook and take care of the children and farm animals.

Who does this text MOST LIKELY describe in the colonies?

• a farmer

• a woman

• an artisan

• a large landowner