Colonial America Part 1 by Lu

What was a major reason for the founding of the New England Colonies?

• 1. The area had rich soil for farming.

• Colonists wanted religious freedom.

• 1. Colonists wanted to spread democracy.

• 1. The area had a sunny and warm climate.

Which of the following are reasons why people settled in the thirteen colonies?

• 1. Freely practice their religion and

  2. find new opportunities to make money

• 1. Look for the Northwest Passage

  2. and show respect to the British king

• 1. Show respect to the British king and

  2. pay more taxes to the government

• 1. Look for the Northwest Passage and freely practice their religion

Why did the Pilgrims and the Puritans settle in New England?

• 1. They could grow crops to sell in England.

• 1. They could meet and learn from American Indians.

• 1. They could practice their religion freely.

• 1. They could mine for metals such as silver and gold.

At dinner tonight, the family will eat grilled whale that was cooked by my father. Yummy!

~ Pam Beesly, 9 year old colonist

In which colonial region does Pam most likely live?

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• 1. Southern Colonies

• 1. New England Colonies

• Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• 1. Northwestern Colonies

Why was it difficult to grow crops in the New England Colonies?

• 1. the rocky soil and harsh winters

• 1. the rocky soil and hot summers

• 1. the wet soil and warm springs

• 1. the rich soil and mild winters

Title: ?

Religion is the center of school and politics.

What is the BEST title for this table?

• 1. Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• 1. New England Colonies

• Southwestern Colonies

• 1. Northwestern Colonies

A lot of colonists in New England worked as ____________.

• 1. artisans

• 1. shipbuilders

• 1. wheat farmers

• 1. cash crop growers

Which of the following colonial regions was known as the "breadbasket of the colonies"?

• 1. the New England Colonies

• 1. the Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• the Southern Colonies

• 1. the Eastern Colonies

Which of these people agreed to work for 3 to 7 years to pay for their trip to the colonies?

• 1. children

• 1. Puritans

• 1. enslaved people

• 1. indentured servants

"My farm is small but mighty! I am able to produce enough food to feed my family."

~Farmer Dwight Schrute

Which of the following BEST describes Mr. Schrute’s farm?

• His farm makes the family self-sufficient.

• His farm makes the family self-controlled.

• 1. His farm makes the family travel to purchase goods. 

• 1. His farm makes the family rely on food from large plantations.