13 Colonies Era (Review) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Review of key factual information on the colonial era.

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What are the 4 New England Colonies?

New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island

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What are the 4 Middle Colonies?

New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware

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What are the 5 Southern Colonies?

Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia

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Why were many colonial farms and cities established near waterways?

it made it easier to transport and ship goods

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How did the First Great Awakening contribute to the growth of representative government?

People began to see each other as equals, participated in government more

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Which physical features served as a physical barrier to the westward expansion of the 13 colonies?

Appalachian Mountains

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What are town meetings?

These were held in New England and they provided the colonists an opportunity to discuss issues and serve as an example of democracy

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What factors contributed to the growth of representative governments in the 13 colonies?

distance from England and a desire to have more local control in government

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Which colonial region is characterized by a long growing season, fertile soil, and a warm climate?

Southern Colonies

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Who was Jonathan Edwards?

a leader of the Great Awakening and author of the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"

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