13 English Colonies

William Penn 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 in this region as a cash crop.

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

Ship building was a 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

How did William Penn get land in the New World?

• Penn bought it himself.

• The Quakers raise money.

• Penn's father loaned him the money.

• King Charles II gave it to him.

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

• mill

• meeting house

• blacksmith building

• hotel

Who are indentured servants?

• another name for slaves

• people who work for the governor

• people who work to pay off their voyage

• people who like to explore