Colonial America Review

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

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

• 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

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

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

• by fishing

• by mining

• by logging

• by farming

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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“My farm is small but mighty! I am able to produce enough food to feed my family with some left over to put up for the next season.”-Farmer Allen Smith

Which of the following terms describes what Mr. Smith and his farm does for his family?

• His farm makes the family self-reliable.

• His farm makes the family self-centered.

• His farm makes the family self-sufficient.

• His farm makes the family self-controlled.

Which answer choice BEST describes the type of education most children experienced in Colonial America?

• They went to all grades and on to college.

• They focused on school with little to do at home.

• They worked on farms and never attended school.

• They worked on farms and sometimes went to school.

What was the difference between slavery and indentured servitude in Colonial America?

• Indentured servants were forced to go to the colonies and work. Enslaved people agreed to go to the colonies and work to pay off the costs of the journey.

• Enslaved people were forced to go to the colonies and work. Indentured servants agreed to go to the colonies and work to pay off the costs of the journey.

• Enslaved people hoped to find work in the colonies, while indentured servants hoped to find religious freedom.

• Indentured servants hoped to find work in the colonies, while enslaved people hoped to find religious freedom.

Which of the following groups of people would have been MOST common in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies?

• hunters

• artisans

• teachers

• preachers

Why were large farms and plantations more common in the Southern Colonies than the New England Colonies?

• The Southern Colonies' rich soil was better for growing cash crops such as cotton.

• The weather was too rainy for crops to grow well in the New England Colonies.

• The rocky soil and cold weather helped cash crops grow in the Southern Colonies.

• The New England Colonies were far from the coast and could not ship crops overseas.