Colonial Era Pt.2

The first colony founded was

The settlement of Jamestown was founded in

• 1626

• 1607

• 1732

• 1712

The climate of the Southern colonies was cold and the land was rocky.

• true

• false

Which group of colonies is called the "breadbasket of the colonies?

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

Which group of colonies was mostly started for economic reasons?

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

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

• 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 plantations, cash crops, and slave labor?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

Which region's society consisted of many slave owners, slaves, and plantations?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

From 1690 to 1760, Parliament and the king of England allowed colonists in America to exercise a great deal of control over local and regional matters. Historians have described this practice as “salutary neglect.”

Which of the following happened as a direct result of this policy?

• The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government.

• Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies.

• The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense.

• Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries.