Module 3: The English Colonies

New England Colonies had

• mild winters

• harsh winter climate

• warm climate

• hot climate

The Middle Colonies economy was known for their

• indentured servants and slaves

• agriculture & cash crops

• logging & fishing

• farming (wheat, rye, & corn) and artisans

Which colony was known for their coastal plains, good soil, and warm climate?

• The New England Colonies

• The Middle Colonies

• The Southern Colonies

The people who made up the New England Colonies were....

• Puritans & rich white men who owned property

• Indentured servants & slaves

• "Melting Pot" diverse population of people

• The British

This colony was known for their deep, rich soil, mild winters, and coastal harbors.

• The New England Colonies

• The Middle Colonies

• The Southern Colonies

Plantations are...

• small farms

• wooded areas good for logging

• large areas of land for farming

What is an indentured servant?

• The Spaniards

• A British person looking for religious freedom.

• Someone captured and forced to work.

• Someone who agrees to work for 4-7 years to pay off a debt.

What states made up the New England Colonies?

• New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, & Delaware

• Maryland, North & South Carolina, Virginia, & Georgia

• New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, & Massachusetts

What states made up the Southern Colonies?

• New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, & Delaware

• Maryland, North & South Carolina, Virgina, & Georgia

• New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts

What states made up the Middle Colonies?

• New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, & Massachusetts

• New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, & Delaware

• Maryland, North & South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia