Colonial Economy Analysis

Which colonial region do you think had the most access to rivers, lakes, bays, waterways, and oceans?

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• New England Colonies

Which colonial region do you think was known as the “breadbasket” of the 13 colonies (hint: bread is made from grains so think about which colonial region exported the most grains)?

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• New England Colonies

Which colonial region do you think had the most wildlife such as bears, deer, beavers, etc.?

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• New England Colonies

Which region had the highest percentage of exports that were agricultural (related to farming)?

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• New England Colonies

In order to grow cash crops such as tobacco and rice, you need year long growing seasons, including plenty of sunshine and humid, rain filled springs and summers. Which colonial region had the highest percentage of exports of cash crops?

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• New England Colonies

Where would you find colder, longer winters?

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• New England Colonies

Where would you find dense forests with lots of trees?

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• New England Colonies

Where would you find wide open plains, good for planting crops like grains?

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• New England Colonies

Where would you find humid and hot summers and moist soil, best for planting cash crops?

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• New England Colonies

Where would you find rocky soil, not good for planting any crops?

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• New England Colonies