Mid-Atlantic

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

• to help spread Christianity 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

Which colonies were MOST tolerant of people practicing different religions?

• the New England Colonies

• the Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• the Southern Colonies

• the Spanish 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

Who were the most powerful people in the American Colonies?

• Indentured Servants

• Large Landowners

• American Indians

• Artisans

Which of the following would MOST LIKELY be said by an indentured servant in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies?

• “The hardest part of my job is cutting up the whale meat.”

• “Working in the harbor loading and unloading wheat is hard work.”

Which region was known as the "breadbasket"?

• the Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• the Southern Colonies

• the New England Colonies

Which of the following colonial regions has long deep rivers, cool winters, and natural harbors?

• the Eastern Colonies

• the Southern Colonies

• the Mid-Atlantic Colonies

Based on this description, which of the following describes his role in the colonies?

• He is an artisan.

• He is a Native American.

• He is an indentured servant.

In colonial America, What was an advantage of being an indentured servant compared to a slave?

• less work

• the hope of freedom

• getting paid to do work

Which of the following is the name of the religious group in the Mid-Atlantic colonies?

• Puritans

• Quakers & Lutherans

• Southerns