U.S. History Geography

Why was slavery LESS important in the Middle Colonies and the New England Colonies than in the Southern Colonies?

• They were far behind the South in business and industry.
• They did not rely heavily on cash crops.
• Slavery was important in all of the colonial regions. 

Which region relied mostly on cash crops to make their money?

• New England
• Middle Colonies
• Southern Colonies
• Backcountry

The colonies in green belong to what region?

• New England Colonies
• Middle Colonies
• Southern Colonies
• France

The colonies in yellow belong to what region?

• New England Colonies
• Middle Colonies
• Southern Colonies
• France

The colonies in red belong to what region?

• New England Colonies
• Middle Colonies
• Southern Colonies
• France

Which colonial region was settled by Puritans and Pilgrims seeking religious freedom?

• New England
• Southern
• Middle
• Backcountry

Which region relied mostly on cash crops to make their money?

• New England
• Middle Colonies
• Southern Colonies
• Backcountry

Why was slavery LESS important in the Middle Colonies and the New England Colonies than in the Southern Colonies?

• They were far behind the South in business and industry.
• They did not rely heavily on cash crops.
• Slavery was important in all of the colonial regions. 

Which colonial region contained rocky soil and cold climate?

• New England
• Middle
• Southern
• Backcountry

Which set of colonies thrived off of shipbuilding, lumbering & fishing? 

• Southern 
• Middle 
• New England