Life of the Colonists in the New Land

Why did colonists come to the new land across the ocean?

• For freedom, land, and opportunities

• To escape from adventure

• To find gold only

• To avoid hard work

Which of the following best describes life for the colonists in the new land?

• Life was easy and boring

• Life was hard but exciting

• Life was peaceful and uneventful

• Life was dangerous and hopeless

Imagine you are a colonist moving to a new land across the ocean. What challenges and opportunities might you expect to face? (Choose the best answer.)

• Only challenges, no opportunities

• Both challenges and opportunities, such as hard work and new freedoms

• No challenges, only fun

• Only opportunities, no hard work

Which colonies were considered part of the Southern Colonies?

• New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware

• Virginia, Maryland, the Carolinas, and Georgia

• Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire

• Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana

What crops were commonly farmed in the Southern Colonies due to their warm climate?

• Wheat, corn, and barley

• Tobacco, rice, and indigo

• Apples, grapes, and potatoes

• Cotton, soybeans, and peanuts

Why did large plantations in the Southern Colonies need many workers?

• Because the land was rocky and hard to farm

• Because the crops required a lot of labor to grow and harvest

• Because the climate was too cold for machines

• Because there were many small farms instead of large ones

Explain how the labor system changed in the Southern Colonies over time.

• They always used enslaved Africans from the beginning.

• They first used indentured servants and later switched to enslaved Africans.

• They only used family members for labor.

• They relied on machines instead of people.

Based on what you know about the Southern Colonies, why do you think the warm climate influenced the types of crops grown there?

• Warm climates are better for growing crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo.

• Cold climates are better for growing these crops.

• The climate did not affect the crops at all.

• Only fruits can be grown in warm climates.

When was Jamestown, the first colony, founded?

• 1607

• 1620

• 1492

• 1776

What was one of the main reasons many colonists in Jamestown died?

• Hunger and disease

• War with Native Americans

• Lack of water

• Cold weather