Colonial America

How many colonies were there originally?

How many colonial regions were there?

• 1

• 3

• 6

Why was the Maryland colony started?

• To give people a better life

• Cecilius Calvert was a Catholic who wanted to provide a safe place for Catholic like him.

• Farming

What was something negative about Maryland’s climate?

• Nothing

• The summer climate was hot, so deadly diseases and mosquitos were part of living there.

• They could not trade.

What was the government like in Maryland?

• There was not a lot of power given to the people.

• It was a democratic society where the people had the power.

Who started the Pennsylvania colony?

• William Penn

• The Quakers (A religious group)

• Both

Why did William Penn start the colony?

• For religious freedom

• To provide a safe place for Quakers

• To run away from the law

What was something unique about Pennsylvania colony?

• They traded with Europe

• It was formed to provide safety for a religious group.

• They did not have any disease

• William Penn and the other colonists treated Native Americans with respect.

True or False: English people were the first to settle in New York?

• True

• False

Why was New York the best place to settle for trade?

• New York Harbor helped with trade

• There was not a reason, it was not located to trade