Colonization

Complete the analogy.

Founding of Virginia : ________ :: Founding of Pennsylvania : __________

• Religious Reasons, Economic Reasons

• Economic Reasons, Religious Reasons

• Political Reasons, Religious Reasons

• Religious Reasons, Political Reasons

Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe the New England colonies?

• Rocky Soil

• Fishing

• Natural Harbors

• Plantations

• Fertile Soil

The Middle Colonies were known for their cheap land, shorter winters and fertile soil. These characteristics led to the increase of -

Select TWO correct answers.

• the cultivation of wheat and grain

• the production of cash crops such as cotton

• the growth of textile manufacturing

• the trans-atlantic slave trade.

• a diverse and large immigrant population

This map shows the original thirteen colonies.

Which region was known for its long winters, large amounts of lumber, and rocky soil?

Select the correct answer.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following does not describe the Southern colonies?

• Slavery

• Rocky Soil

• Fishing

• Fertile Soil

• Plantations

Which of the colonies below was established MAINLY for religious reasons?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Connecticut

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

• North Carolina

• Virginia

Which colony was established as a Dutch trading center?

• Plymouth

• New York

• New Hampshire

• Maryland

Which of the following BEST completes the chart above?

• Mayflower Compact

• Stamp Act Congress

• English Parliamentary Act

• Articles of Confederation

Which document is described above?

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• Declaration of Independence

• Maryland Act of Toleration

• Magna Carta

Based on the excerpt and your knowledge of history, what was the MAIN goal of the Mayflower Compact?

• to create a declaration of independence from Great Britain

• to establish a form of self-government in the colonies

• to secede from the Union and form the Confederacy

• to let the King know the Americas were being explored