13 Colonies

1. Use the diagram to answer the question that follows. Based on the information in the diagram, how would English settlers in the different regions MOST LIKELY have made money?

• Settlers in the Southern Colonies worked in factories. Settlers in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies were farmers. Settlers in the New England Colonies were miners.

• Settlers in the Southern Colonies fished. Settlers in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies were hunters. Settlers in the New England Colonies were farmers.

• Settlers in the Southern Colonies fished. Settlers in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies were miners. Settlers in the New England Colonies worked in factories.

• Settlers in the Southern Colonies were farmers. Settlers in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies fished. Settlers in the New England Colonies were ship builders.

What did the founders of the Southern Colonies believe that the region's geography and climate would allow them to do?

• grow cash crops

• mine gold and silver

• build large sailing ships

• make a living by whaling

How did MOST settlers hope to make money in the Southern Colonies?

• by farming

• by fishing

• by logging

• by mining

The first Europeans to settle in the New England and Southern colonies were the

• English.

• Spanish.

• French.

• Dutch.

Which TWO activities did the founders of the Mid-Atlantic Colonies believe would help the colonies make money?

• shipbuilding

• fur trading

• gold mining

• silk making

• whaling

What was one reason that the Mid-Atlantic Colonies were founded?

• to help spread Christianity to American Indians

• B to help poor settlers from Europe start new lives

• C because their geography made them good for trade

• D because the land was not claimed by American

What helped settlers in the Southern Colonies earn a living?

• tall mountains full of minerals

• rich soil that was good for farming

• deep rivers that were full of many fish

• dense forests that were full of tall trees

The Mid-Atlantic Colonies were first settled by the

• Dutch.

• French.

• B English.

• Spanish

What were TWO reasons that Europeans started colonies in North America?

• to spread democratic ideas

• to practice their religions freely

• to find new plants to make medicine

• to make money and become rich

• to learn from American Indians

Why were the New England Colonies founded?

• to spread democracy

• to provide religious freedom

• to help poor Europeans

• to trade with American Indians