SS Unit 6A CFA
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one reason that the Mid-Atlantic Colonies were founded?
to help spread Christianity to American Indians
to help poor settlers from Europe start a new life
because the region’s geography made it good for trade
because the region’s land was not claimed by American Indians
Answer explanation
The geography (location) of the Mid-Atlantic colonies had good coastal harbors for shipping, which made it best for trade!
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major reason for the founding of the New England Colonies?
The area had rich soil for farming.
Colonists wanted religious freedom.
Colonists wanted to spread democracy.
The area had a sunny and warm climate.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which colonies were MOST tolerant of people practicing different religions?
the Mid-Atlantic Colonies
the New England Colonies
the Southern Colonies
the Spanish Colonies
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did MOST settlers hope to make money in the Southern Colonies?
by farming
by fishing
by logging
by mining
Answer explanation
The warm and humid weather and rich soil made the southern colonies perfect for farming.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Southern Colonies
Mid-Atlantic Colonies
New England Colonies
Northwestern Colonies
Answer explanation
The ocean provided fish and whales, one of the main industries in the New England region was Whaling, whale oil was used as fuel for lamps, in candles, paint, soap, and more!
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the cold climate of the New England colonies affect the people who lived in those colonies?
Colonists owned large plantations to grow food for the winter.
Colonists had to travel to the southern colonies for the winter.
Colonists traded goods they produced for the food they needed for the winter.
Colonists used numerous enslaved people to keep the cost of growing crops very low for the winter.
Answer explanation
Farming is very difficult in this region , long, harsh winters resulted in a short growing season for farming. Since the growing season was so short because of the cold climate, colonists traded goods they produced for the food they needed for the winter.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following colonial regions was known as the breadbasket of the colonies?
the New England Colonies
the Mid-Atlantic Colonies
the Southern Colonies
the Eastern Colonies
Answer explanation
Climate and land were ideal for agriculture. These colonies were known as the “breadbasket colonies” because of the large amounts of barley, wheat, oats, and rye that were grown here.
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