Sept 6 Warm-Up Middle Colonies

Claimed Florida, Texas, California; built missions.

• Early Republic Era

• France

• Massachusetts

• Spain

Puritans and Pilgrims founded for religious freedom; Boston major port city.

• Early Republic Era

• France

• Massachusetts

• Spain

Claimed land in New World to profit from fur trading.

• Early Republic Era

• France

• Massachusetts

• Spain

Included the first five presidents. Mark only one oval.

• Early Republic Era

• France

• Massachusetts

• Spain

Which of the following best describes the physical characteristics of the New England colonies? Mark only one answer.

• Cold climate, rocky soil

• Cold climate, good soil, poor fishing

• Warm climate, rocky soil, natural harbors

• Warm climate, good harbors

Which American colony's economy was based primarily on shipbuilding and fishing?

• Virginia

• Maryland

• Massachusetts

• Georgia

This early map of New England was published in 1677. Which of the following names the group best known for settling in this region and states their reason for settling. Mark only one oval.

• Merchants: to trade with the region’s American Indians

• Quakers: to establish a colony free of slavery

• Puritans: to freely practice their religion

• Explorers: to map the regions rivers

Which pair of actions best completes this graphic?

• Enslaved native populations; Organized utopian societies

• Established Catholic missions; Focused primarily on fur trading

• Promotes political freedom; Participated in the triangular trade

• Became commercial shipbuilders; Created an early system of public schools