8th USH Colonial Geography & Economy

Jamestown became a part of which colony?

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Pennsylvania

an area that is under the control of another country

• state

• colony

• region

• city

Which region has rocky soil, harsh winters, and good natural harbors?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

The Pilgrims left England because they wanted freedom to practice their __________

• Religion

• Juggling

• Witchcraft

• Cooking

When was Jamestown founded?

• 1492

• 1776

• 1690

• 1607

Which region has rich soil, lots of rain and sun, and easily navigated rivers?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

Which region has rich soil, hot summers and mild winters, and long growing seasons?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

Which region's economy is based on exporting wood, fishing, whaling, and shipbuilding?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

Which region's economy is based wheat farming, large cities, and craftsmen?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

Which region's economy is based plantations, cash crops, and slave labor?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies