13 Colonies

England was in a race to begin colonies in America. What other countries were beginning to settle in America?

• Spain

• France

• Russia

• China

What was the first English settlement in America?

• New York City

• Dahlonega, Georgia

• Jamestown, Virginia

• Washington, DC

The 13 Original Colonies can be divided into three regions.

• New England colonies

• Middle colonies

• Western colonies

• Southern colonies

What was the first permanent English settlement in North America and what challenges did its early settlers face?

• Plymouth, Massachusetts; harsh winters and conflicts with Native Americans.

• Jamestown, Virginia; disease, hunger, and conflicts with Native Americans.

• New Amsterdam, New York; lack of trade opportunities and European competition.

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; religious persecution and poor soil.

What was the primary reason for the establishment of the New England colonies?

• To establish major trade centers.

• To cultivate cash crops like tobacco.

• To seek religious freedom and escape persecution.

• To find gold and other precious metals.

What economic activities were central to the New England colonies, given their unsuitable agricultural conditions?

• Large-scale farming and cattle ranching.

• Tobacco cultivation and cotton production.

• Fishing, shipbuilding, lumber, and trade.

• Mining for gold and silver.

What nickname was given to the Middle Colonies due to their significant agricultural production of crops like wheat and corn?

• The Iron Belt

• The Tobacco Coast

• The Breadbasket

• The Fur Trade Hub

Which of these is NOT a Southern Colonie

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

• North Carolina

• Virginia

What was Virginia's main cash crop?

• tobacco

• honey

• fish

• rice

North and South Carolina split due to regional differences.

• True

• False