Colonial Regions

Why did the Puritans come to America?

• For religious freedom.
• Searching for better farmland.
• Looking for gold.

Why did the Jamestown settlers come to America?

• For religious freedom.
• Searching for better farmland.
• Looking for gold, wealth, land.

Which colonial region had rich soil, mild climate, and a long growing season?

• New England
• Middle
• Southern

Which group are the New England colonies?

• Connecticut 
  New Hampshire
  Rhode Island
  Massachusetts
• North Carolina
  South Carolina
  Virginia
  Maryland
  Georgia
• Pennsylvania
  Deleware 
  New York
  New Jersey
• Illinois
  Indiana
  Ohio
  Wisconsin

Which colonies have large plantations?

• Middle
• Southern
• New England
• Northeast

WHAT OCEAN IS IN THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES?

• ATLANTIC
• PACIFIC
• INDIAN
• ARCTIC

An area of land that is ruled by another country such as Jamestown is called a _____.

• indentured servant
• slavery
• colony

I have been working for many years to pay off my trip to North America.  After I work off my debt, I am free.  I am an _______.

• indentured servant
• slave
• merchant

The Mayflower Compact governed what colony?

• Plymouth
• Jamestown
• Maryland

What was the 
Mayflower Compact?

•  Form of government created by the people of Jamestown
• An agreement for self government based on majority rule, written by the Pilgrims
• A boat
• A charter from King George III