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Colonial Physical and Human Geography

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  • What document created a form of self-government at Plymouth?
    Mayflower Compact
  • Who founded Pennsylvania as a place where Quakers and others could practice their beliefs?
    William Penn
  • Which colonial region was called the “breadbasket”?
    Middle Colonies
  • Why did Thomas Hooker leave Massachusetts?
    He disagreed with its government and wanted greater political participation
  • What geographic feature helped New England develop fishing and trade?
    Natural harbors / access to the Atlantic Ocean
  • Which colonial region depended heavily on plantation agriculture?
    Southern Colonies
  • A colonist wants to build ships and make money from fishing. Which region?
    New England
  • Which colonial region had rocky soil and a short growing season?
    New England
  • TRUE OR FALSE: New England's coastline helped its economy even though its soil was poor for farming.
    TRUE
  • MATCH IT: Quakers : Pennsylvania :: Catholics : _____
    Maryland
  • MAP THINKING: Why would England want Georgia on the southern edge of its colonies?
    To create a defensive buffer against Spain
  • CHALLENGE: How were Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Maryland similar?
    All were associated with religious tolerance or refuge
  • Which colonial region had the coldest climate and shortest growing season?
    new England
  • Which colonial region depended heavily on plantation agriculture?
    Southern Colonies
  • Why did New England colonists rely less on farming?
    Rocky soil and a short growing season
  • A colony has fertile soil, navigable rivers, and a moderate climate. Which region is it in?
    Middle Colonies
  • Which religious group is most closely associated with Pennsylvania?
    Quakers
  • Which region had Boston as a major city?
    New England
  • Which colonial region depended heavily on plantation agriculture?
    Southern Colonies
  • Which colony was established partly to create a buffer between the English colonies and Spanish Florida?
    Georgia
  • STAAR-ISH: Which geographic feature MOST contributed to the growth of trade in colonial New England?
    Natural harbors
  • Which country established Jamestown
    England
  • Why did the settlers at Plymouth come to America?
    To escape religious persecution
  • Why did many Puritans settle in New England?
    To build communities based on their religious beliefs
  • What water route was France searching for?
    Northwest Passage
  • Boston, New York, and Philadelphia grew partly because they had access to what?
    Good harbors and waterways
  • Why was Georgia's location important to England?
    It helped protect the English colonies from Spanish Florida
  • Where were Europeans initially trying to go?
    Asia
  • What cash crop helped Jamestown survive economically?
    Tobacco
  • A colony has fertile coastal plains, warm weather, and a long growing season. Which region is it in?
    Southern Colonies
  • What was France especially interested in trading?
    Fur
  • Which region included New York and Pennsylvania
    Middle Colonies
  • Name ONE important New England economic activity.
    Fishing, shipbuilding, trade, or whaling
  • Why did European countries establish colonies? Give ONE reason.
    Wealth, trade, resources, land, religion, or power
  • Which Southern Colony was originally founded partly as a refuge for English Catholics?
    Maryland
  • MATCH IT: Puritans : Massachusetts :: Quakers : ______
    Pennsylvania
  • Which Middle Colony became known for religious tolerance and attracted settlers from many backgrounds?
    Pennsylvania
  • Why was Jamestown established?
    Commerical Profit
  • Who left Massachusetts and helped found Connecticut?
    Thomas Hooker
  • Why was Rhode Island different from many other New England colonies?
    It supported religious freedom / separation of church and government
  • A wealthy colonist wants land for a large tobacco plantation. Which region?
    Southern Colonies
  • Which 3 European countries explored and colonized parts of North America?
    England, France and Spain
  • Which colonial region had the warmest climate and longest growing season?
    Southern Colonies
  • Why did the Southern Colonies grow more cash crops than New England?
    Warmer climate, longer growing season, and fertile land
  • Which region had a moderate climate and longer growing season than New England?
    Middle Colonies
  • Which region included Virginia and Maryland?
    Southern colonies
  • A colonist wants to grow wheat on fertile farmalnd. Which region should they choose?
    Middle Colonies
  • Spain explored North America mainly in search of what?
    Gold, wealth, and spreading Christianity
  • Which religious group had a major influence on the New England Colonies?
    Puritans
  • WHO AM I? I was banished from Massachusetts and founded Rhode Island, where I supported religious freedom.
    Roger Williams
  • True or False: Geography determines how colonists made a living?
    True
  • Which colony was founded by Roger Williams after he was forced to leave Massachusetts?
    Rhode Island
  • Which colonial region was the most religiously and culturally diverse?
    Middle Colonies
  • How did geography cause New England and the Middle Colonies to develop different economies?
    New England’s rocky soil encouraged fishing/trade/shipbuilding; the Middle Colonies’ fertile soil encouraged farming.
  • CAUSE → EFFECT: New England had natural harbors and lots of timber. What industries developed?
    Shipbuilding, fishing, and trade
  • Why were the Middle Colonies good for farming?
    Fertile Soil and a Moderate Climate
  • A colony has rocky soil, forests, cold winters, and natural harbors. Which region is it in?
    New England
  • CAUSE → EFFECT: The Middle Colonies had fertile soil and a moderate climate. What developed?
    Farming, especially grain production
  • Why were natural harbors important to colonial cities?
    Ships could safely dock, encouraging trade
  • What was the first permanent English settlement?
    Jamestown, Virginia
  • What law in Maryland protected religious freedom for Christians?
    Maryland Toleration Act
  • Name ONE major Southern cash crop.
    Tobbaco, rice, indigo
  • Why did many English colonists come to North America?
    Economic opportunity and/or religious freedom
  • Which would be MOST likely to develop near a good natural harbor: a port city or a large plantation?
    Port City
  • CAUSE → EFFECT: The Southern Colonies had a warm climate and long growing season. What developed?
    Plantations and cash-crop agriculture
  • How did New England's forests help its economy?
    They provided lumber for shipbuilding
  • WHO AM I? My colony welcomed Quakers and became known for religious tolerance.
    William Penn
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