The Southern Colonies

What were the natural resources available in the Southern Colonies?

Fill in the blank: The Southern Colonies had a ______ climate.

• warm

• cold

• arid

• temperate

What was the main religion in the Southern Colonies?

The social life in the Southern Colonies was characterized by:

• a strong sense of community and religious gatherings

• a focus on agriculture and plantation life

• urban development and industrialization

• a nomadic lifestyle with little social interaction

Who were relied upon for labor in the Southern Colonies?

What was the role of women in the Southern Colonies?

• To manage plantations and oversee slaves

• To work as skilled artisans

• To serve as political leaders

• To engage in trade and commerce

The reasons for establishing the Southern Colonies were:

• Economic opportunities and agriculture

• Religious freedom and tolerance

• Industrial development and trade

• Scientific research and innovation

What type of products were specialized in the Southern Colonies?

Who were the free African Americans in the Southern Colonies?

• Enslaved individuals who gained freedom

• Indentured servants

• Native Americans

• European settlers

What was the role of indentured servants in the Southern Colonies?

• They were primarily used as skilled laborers in urban areas.

• They worked on plantations and farms to pay off their passage to America.

• They served as military personnel in the colonial army.

• They were involved in trade and commerce as merchants.