What did all of the colonies have in common?

• They were self-governing

• They were colonized by Puritans

• They provided financial security

• They provided religious freedom

Which of the following describes the environment of the Southern colonies?

• Mild summers and mild winters.

• Harsh winters and rocky soil

• Broad rivers, swamps, and plantations

• Long valleys and wooded mountains.

Which of these features made the Middle colonies unique?

• Self-government

• Culturally diverse

• General assemblies

• Tobacco Plantations

Which of these colonies focused on purity in religion?

• Massachusetts

• Georgia

• Virginia

• Pennsylvania

Which of these made laws in most of the colonies?

• The church leaders

• The king of England

• The English governor

• The elected assembly

Which of the following colonies IS NOT considered a New England colony?

• New York

• New Hampshire

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut

• Massachusetts

A colonist traveled from Germany to the New England colonies. What do you think was most likely to be the type of work they'd be involved in?

• Whalemen

• Lumberjacks

• Shopkeepers

• fishermen and small farmers

TRUE or FALSE: The Southern Colonies had a longer growing season and fertile soil, making them ideal for large-scale plantations.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is a Southern colony

• Massachusetts

• New Hampshire

• Virginia

• Rhode Island

Which of the following is a Middle colony

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

• Virginia

• Rhode Island