English Colonies Check-Up

Which colonial region is the LEAST fertile?

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

Choose All That Apply:

Which region(s) do the Appalachian Mountains run through?

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

Which two rivers provide transportation and trade for the Middle Colonies?

• Hudson and Delaware

• Delaware and Savannah

• Hudson and Colorado

Which colonial region has the LONGEST growing season?

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

Which geographic region of the Southern Colonies had gentle slopes and rivers offering rich farmland for plantations?

• Backcountry

• Tidewater

• Fall Line

Which colonial region had close-knit, religious communities that depended on shipbuilding as a major part of their economy?

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

Which region was known as the "breadbasket" of the 13 English colonies because it was the major producer of wheat, barley, and rye?

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

What type of economy was encouraging to English settlers because government played a limited role?

• Mixed Economy

• Socialist Economy

• Market Economy

Which region was known for whaling?

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

Which region's economy is primarily focused on the plantation system and slavery?

• New England

• Middle

• Southern