The English Colonies in North America

Which of these colonies offered the most freedom for the people who lived there?

• Georgia

• Virginia

• Pennsylvania

• Massachustetts

What did the New England colonies have in common?

• They were self-governing.

• They were settled by Puritans.

• They provided financial security.

• They provided religious freedom.

Which of these made the laws in most of the colonies?

• the church leaders

• the King of England

• The English governor

• The elected assembly

Which of these best describes the environment of the 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

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

How did the government of New York differ from the other colonies?

• it was self-governed.

• It was ruled by religious leaders.

• It was led by powerful general assembly.

• It was ruled by a British-appointed governor.

Which of these colonies was most motivated by making a profit?

• Virginia

• Connecticut

• Pennsylvania

• Massachusetts

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

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

Massachusetts was first settled by which group?

• Pilgrams

• Quakers

• Mennonites

• Christians

What body of water made Maryland unique?

• Patapsco River

• Atlantic Ocean

• Chesapeake Bay

• Deep Creek Lake