Missed Questions

What was a major economic activity in the Middle Colonies?

• Plantation agriculture

• Fishing, shipbuilding, and whaling

• Large-scale farming of cash crops

• Grain farming and trade

How did religious beliefs influence the Pilgrims’ decision to come to America in the 1600s?

• They wanted to avoid wars between European countries.

• They were searching for wealth through the fur trade in the Northeast.

• They hoped to convert Native Americans to Catholicism.

• They wanted to escape religious persecution in England and practice their faith freely.

Why was tobacco considered an important cash crop in the Virginia colony?

• It became a major export that boosted the colony's economy.

• It provided a primary food source for settlers.

• It was used to trade directly for weapons and tools.

• It helped the settlers build stronger homes and shelters.

How were the economies of New England colonies different from Southern colonies?

• New England made money more from the export of tobacco and grain.

• Slaves and indentured servants were used more in New England.

• New England relied more on seacoasts and forests.

• New England focused on fishing, shipbuilding, and trade, while the Southern colonies focused on plantation agriculture.

What challenges did the Jamestown settlers face in the early years of the colony?

• Harsh weather and cold temperatures

• Lack of food and water

• Conflicts with Native Americans

• All of the above