Colonial Era Quiz Review Game

What was the economy of the New England Colonies based on?

• Cash crops grown on plantations using slave labor

• Growing grain for export

• Sea-based economic activities like trade, fishing, and whaling

• Large-scale manufacturing of steel products

What was the economy of the Southern Colonies based on?

• Cash crops grown on big plantations using slave labor.

• Sea-based activities like trade, fishing, and whaling.

• Growing grain for export.

• Revenue from land taxes.

What was the economy of the Middle Colonies based on?

• Selling grain and manufactured products.

• Growing cash crops on big plantations using slave labor.

• Sea-based activities like trade, fishing, and whaling.

• Tribute from conquered nations.

Who was the founder of Pennsylvania?

• William Penn

• Thomas Hooker

• James Oglethorpe

• John Smith

Why did the Puritans come to New England in 1630?

• To escape religious persecution

• They hoped to discover gold.

• It was a haven for criminals and debtors.

• There was cheap land in Massachusetts

What do Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, and Connecticut all have in common?

• They were founded by people who wanted religious freedom.

• They had economies tied to the sea.

• Cold climates made farming very difficult.

• They had excellent barbecue.

Who was the founder of Maryland?

• Lord Baltimore

• William Penn

• Roger Williams

• George Mason

Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia. These are the...

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• New England Colonies

New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut. These are the...

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• New England Colonies

New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware. These are the...

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• New England Colonies