Colonial Region Extra Review Reading

Which of the following regions had dense forests and hills, making it a poor area for large farming operations?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• Western Colonies

What was a major economic activity in the New England Colonies due to its geography?

• Large-scale farming

• Lumbering, Fishing and whaling

• Mining

• Cash crop farming

Which colonies were known for their religious freedom and diverse population?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• Western Colonies

What type of labor force was predominantly used on the large plantations in the Southern Colonies?

• Indentured servants

• Enslaved Black people

• Yeoman farmers

• Craftsmen

What had the greatest effect on the economic development of the various colonial regions?

• Geographic and environmental differences

• Religious beliefs of the colonists.
• Cultural practices of indigenous peoples.
• Trade agreements with European nations.