Growth of Colonial Society

Which of the following did NOT effect the the economy of the colonies?

• Climate

• Land

• Gold

• Natural Resources

What helped New England's economy? (CHOOSE 2 CORRECT ANSWERS)

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Pacific Ocean

• Forests

• Deserts

Why did the MIDDLE colonies have some of the richest farmland?

• The climate was colder and they had shorter growing seasons

• The climate was warmer and they had longer growing seasons

Which area of the colonies was known as the "bread basket colonies"?

• New England (north)

• The Middle Colonies

• The Southern Colonies

What is indigo used for?

• Blue dye

• Red dye

• Yellow dye

• Green dye

A newly settle area just outside the settlements was called a . . .?

• Province

• State

• Frontier

What does "barter" mean?

• To buy something with money

• To give something away for free

• To steal something

• To trade a product or service for another product or service

Who made plans to improve cities by adding street lights, a fire company, and a library?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Abraham Lincoln

Why did the first settlers go to the Colonies?

• For a vacation

• To get rich

• For Religious Freedom

Why did England establish Colonies in North America?

• To make England rich

• To make it less crowded in England

• To give people more freedom