(Video) Exploring the 13 Colonies: 3 Regions

What was a common reason for people (like the Pilgrims) settling in the New England Colonies?

• For the warm climate

• To escape debts

• For religious freedom

• To find gold

What was a major economic activity in the New England Colonies?

• Rice cultivation

• Tobacco farming

• Whaling and fishing

• Textile manufacturing

Which colony was known for its port cities and ocean trade?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

In which colonies was education strongly influenced by religious beliefs?

• New England Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies

Which colony was not mentioned as part of the New England Colonies?

• South Carolina

• Connecticut

• Massachusetts

• Rhode Island

What made the MIDDLE Colonies unique or different compared to the New England & Southern Colonies?

• Their reliance on slave labor

• Their mountainous terrain

• Their religious homogeneity

• Their cultural diversity

Which group of colonies had the most diverse population?

• All were equally diverse

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• New England Colonies

Which crop was NOT mentioned as a primary crop in the Southern Colonies?

• Indigo

• Tobacco

• Wheat

• Rice

Which of the following was a key characteristic of the Southern Colonies' economy?

• Shipbuilding

• Manufacturing

• Plantation agriculture

• Lumber and fishing

What was a significant issue discussed in the Southern Colonies?

• The debate over independence from England

• The establishment of universities

• The use of indentured servants

• The reliance on slave labor