First Colonies in America

William Penn was a citizen in this region.

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

• West

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

• West

This region was known for wheat farming.

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

• West

Tobacco was a main industry in this region.

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

• West

Ship building was a main industry in this region.

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

• West

This region needed slaves for the plantations.

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

• West

This region had the longest growing season.

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

• West

How did William Penn get land in the New World?

• Penn bought it

• The Quakers raised money

• Penn's father loaned him 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 were indentured servants?

• Another name for slaves

• People who work for the governor.

• People who work to pay off their voyages.

• People who like to explore.