13 Colonies

The Puritans came to New England for what?

• Town Meetings

• Religious Freedom

• Free Land

• To Work on Plantations

What is the main idea of this text?

• Religion and education were very important in New England, shaping community life and schools.

• • New England colonists only cared about farming and growing crops and the Puritans moved to New England because they wanted better land for trading.

• Schools and colleges in New England were built mainly to train soldiers for war.

• • Colonists in New England avoided religion and focused on business and meetinghouses were used only for parties and celebrations, not for worship or decisions.

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What can you infer from this text?

• Because religion was important, church leaders likely had a strong influence on the community.

• • Colonists in New England did not care about religion and meetinghouses were only used as places to store food and supplies.

• Since colonists built schools early on, they probably believed education was necessary for both religion and daily life.

• • Because the Puritans came to Massachusetts mainly to find gold and riches., town leaders avoided involving citizens in community decisions.

What does the word "tolerant" mean?

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• To believe in peace.

• To accept and respect other people.

• To belong to the Quaker community.

What is the main idea of this text?

• • The Middle Colonies had only one type of culture and the

  • Quakers were the only people who lived in the Middle Colonies.

• The Middle Colonies were diverse and more tolerant because people from many different countries and religions settled there.

• The Middle Colonies were known for being exactly like the New England Colonies with large numbers of people working on plantations.

What can you infer from this text?

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• Quakers’ beliefs in peace and equality probably influenced how the colonies were governed and how people treated each other.

• The mix of cultures and religions may have led to more trade, cooperation, and cultural exchange in the Middle Colonies.

• Because the Middle Colonies were diverse, people there were likely more accepting of differences than in other colonies.

• Diversity caused constant conflict and made trade more difficult. Quakers were only accepting of other people who looked like them.

Why was is farming easier in the Southern Colonies?

• It was easier because the weather was warm and the soil was fertile.

• It was easier because there were more indentured servants there.

• It was easier because small farms are easier to manage.

What does the word "fertile" mean?

• Able to be warmed up quickly.

• Soil that is easily damaged or ruined.

• Able to grow new plants.

What is the main idea of this text?

• Small farmers controlled most of the power in the Southern Colonies

  and indentured servants were uncommon.

• The Southern Colonies had a cold climate and rocky soil, making farming difficult for the Puritans.

• The Southern Colonies’ economy and society were shaped by farming, especially large plantations that relied on enslaved Africans and indentured servants.

• The Southern Colonies’ economy and society were shaped by trade and especially large ports that relied on enslaved Africans and indentured servants.

How did the Southern Colonies build their economy?

• Through religion and schools

• Through plantations and cash crops

• Through fishing and shipbuilding

• Through trade with Europe only