13 English Colonies

Benjamin Franklin was a citizen in this region.

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

This region had rivers and streams that could not be navigated, but they were fast enough to produce power on a water mill.

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

This region was known for wheat farming.

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

Tobacco was grown as a cash crop in this region.

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

Ship building was the main industry in this region.

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

This region needed slaves for the plantations.

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

This region had the longest growing season.

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

What was the name of Benjamin Franklin's first book?

• What to Do About Nothing

• The Inventor's Handbook

• The Rights of All Men

• Poor Richard's Almanac

What was the most important building in a colonial New England town?

• mill

• meeting house

• blacksmith building

• hotel

What were indentured servants?

• another name for slaves

• people who work to pay off the cost of their voyage

• people who work for the governor

• people who like to explore