English Colonies

Which of these features made the Southern colonies unique?

• self-government
• religious freedom
• general assemblies
• tobacco plantations

Why did people in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies adapt different ways of life?

• People with specific skills settled in each area.
• The regions had different geographies and resources.
• The people all had different reasons for settling in North America.
• The leaders of the colonies decided how the people would earn a living. 

Which of the three colonial regions was the most dependent on the ocean for its economy?

• New England
• Middle 
• Southern
• All Colonies

The colony of ___________________ was founded to provide a place for Quakers to freely practice their beliefs.

• Pennsylvania (Middle)

• Georgia (South)

• Maine (New England)

• None of the options are correct.

James Oglethorpe intended that the Georgia colony be settled by:

• English debtors

• indentured servants

• religious Separatists

• wealthy business people

What were some of the economic activities that helped coastal cities in New England grow rich?

• Growing Tobacco, Indigo, and Rice

• Forestry, Shipbuilding, Fishing, and Trade

• Growing Wheat, Corn, and Rye

• None of the options are correct.

True or False: New England slaves were able to purchase their own freedom with their savings/wages.

• True

• False

Which of the following colonies would you find huge cities?

• Middle and South

• New England and Middle

• South and New England

• Only Middle

• Only New England

Which of these best describes the environment of New England colonies?

• long, hot summers and mild winters

• harsh winters and rocky, hilly land

• broad coastal plains and fertile soil

• broad rivers, swamps, and wetlands

Which statement describes the effect the Appalachian Mountains may have had on the 13 colonies? 

• The mountains made it easier for colonist to trade with the Indians and make peace with the Spanish.
• The mountains restricted the growth of the colonies and protected them from the Indians. 
• The mountains  allowed the colonies to have a good vantage point for fighting the French and the Spanish. 
• The mountains cause much of the harsh winter conditions and made it difficult to survive.