Colonial America Daily Grade 1

Why did the Pilgrims and Puritans move to the New England colonies?

• for farming

• for better trade

• for religious freedom

• for economic reason

A __________ is a large farm for growing cash crops.

• harbor

• plantation

• church

• market

Which colonial region is labeled A on the map?

• Western colonies

• Southern colonies

• Mid-Atlantic colonies

• New England colonies

Which colonial region is labeled B on the map?

• Western colonies

• Southern colonies

• Mid-Atlantic colonies

• New England colonies

Which colonial region is labeled C on the map?

• Western colonies

• Southern colonies

• Mid-Atlantic colonies

• New England colonies

What is the best title for this table?

• Western colonies

• Southern colonies

• Mid-Atlantic colonies

• New England colonies

“I raise wheat and corn for a living and live in the region known as the “Breadbasket” of the colonies”. Where do I live?

• Western colonies

• Southern colonies

• Mid-Atlantic colonies

• New England colonies

How did the geography and climate in the Southern colonies allow the colonists to make money?

• The colonist were able to grow cash crops.

• The colonist were able to mine for gold and silver.

• The colonist were able to capture whales.

• The colonist were able to build large ships.

Why was shipbuilding, whaling, and fishing major industries in New England?

• The rich fertile soil was perfect for building ships.

• The moderate weather caused the colonists to fish for a living.

• The large forests and the Atlantic Ocean were natural resources.

• The hot and humid summers, and long growing season were good for building ships and fishing.

Which of the following was the most valuable cash crop for the colonies?

• squash

• carrots

• tobacco

• cotton