13 Colonies 6-10

What was a major industry in New England due to the abundance of timber and good harbors?

• Textile manufacturing

• Ship-building

• Mining

• Agriculture

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Why did colonists in New England live longer than those in other regions?

• Warmer climate

• Colder climate kept disease at bay

• Better food supply

• Advanced medical facilities

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which university became America’s first in 1638, located in Cambridge, MA?

• Yale

• Princeton

• Harvard

• Columbia

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify a characteristic of the New England Society in the 1700s.

• Highly diverse population

• Large-scale farming

• Predominantly white, English, Puritans

• Warm climate

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following was a reason for the lack of large farming in New England?

• Lack of labor

• Thin, rocky soil

• High taxes

• Frequent droughts

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was a key factor that supported education in New England?

• Private donations

• Local taxes

• Federal funding

• Church contributions

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following best describes the climate of New England in the 1700s?

• Hot and humid

• Cold with long winters

• Mild and rainy

• Dry and arid

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What made the Middle Colonies the best place for immigrants in the 1700s?

• Strict religious practices

• Large amount of jobs

• Harsh climate

• Limited diversity

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was a major factor that contributed to the lack of diversity in New England?

• Economic policies

• Predominantly English and Puritan settlers

• Geographic isolation

• Lack of resources

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What challenges did immigrants face in Middle Colony societies in the 1700s?

• High death rates
• Language barriers
• Lack of job opportunities
• Discrimination from the colonists