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The Thirteen Colonies and Geographical Regions
What geographical region was settled by English, Dutch, and German speaking immigrants?
ANSWER!
Middle Colonies:
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware
What geographical region was settled by Puritans seeking religious freedom?
ANSWER!
New England:
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut
What geographical region was settled by people seeking economic opportunities?
ANSWER!
Southern Colonies
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina,South Carolina, Georgia
In what geographical regionis Virginia located?
ANSWER!
Virginia is part of the Southern Colonies
What region developed large plantations alongthe coast thatgrew “cash crops” such astobacco, rice, and indigo.
ANSWER!
Southern Colonies
What region developedan economy based onshipbuilding, fishing, lumberingsmall-scale subsistence farming,and eventually manufacturing?
Answer!
New England
What region developedeconomies based onshipbuilding, small-scale farming,and trading?
ANSWER!
Middle Colonies
Why is Florida NOT considered one of the original 13 colonies?
ANSWER!
Florida was claimed by Spain and therefore NOT a part of the original 13 English colonies(see larger map below)
What New England colonywas founded by dissentersfleeing persecutionby Puritans in Massachusetts?
ANSWER!
Rhode Island
What middle colony includedthe Quakers?
ANSWER!
Pennsylvania
(Hint: remember the Quaker,William Penn)
What colony was foundedas a refuge (safe place) for Catholics?
ANSWER!
Maryland
(Hint: remember Lord Baltimore Calvert and associate it with Baltimore, Maryland)
What region had a social structure based on family status and the ownership of land?
ANSWER!
Southern Colonies
(Hint: Remember Robert “King” Carterwho owned so much land in easternVirginia that he was respected as royalty)
What region had a social structurebased on religious standing?
ANSWER!
New England
(Hint: Remember the Puritans settled in Massachusetts, where religion was most important)
What region had the most flexiblesocial structure and began to developa middle class of skilled artisans, entrepreneurs, and small farmers?
ANSWER!
Middle Colonies
(Hint: Pennsylvania was known as the “best poor man’s country” becauseeven the poorest man could make a living)
What region maintained an allegianceto the Church of England andcloser social ties to Englandthan the other colonies?
ANSWER!
Southern Colonies
In what colony would you find the first elected assembly in the New World?
ANSWER!
Virginia
What was the first electedassembly in the New World?
ANSWER!
Virginia House of Burgesses
Established in 1640s, it has operatedcontinuously and is today knownas the General Assembly of Virginia
In what colony would you most likely find the “Cavaliers?”
ANSWER!
Virginia
Who were the Cavaliers?
Who were the Cavaliers?ANSWER!
English nobility who received large land grants in eastern Virginia from the King of England(Hint: The UVA Cavaliers)
In what geographical region would youfind Indentured Servants?
ANSWER!
Southern Colonies
Who were Indentured Servants?
Who were Indentured Servants?
ANSWER!
Poor English, Scottish, or Irish immigrants who agreed to work on plantations for a period of time to pay for passage to the New World
What did it mean when servants “Indentured” themselves?
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An “Indenture” is basicallya contract to work for a periodof time. Both the servant andhis/her master would sign it.
(Hint: See servant William Buckland’s name on the indenture to the left)
In what geographical region would you find slaves?
ANSWER!
The Southern Colonies
Where did the Southern Coloniesget slaves?
Where did the Southern Coloniesget slaves?
“MIDDLEPASSAGE”
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Slaves wereforcibly brought fromAfrica, a brutal journey known as the“Middle Passage”
Why were Africans brought tothe Southern Colonies?
ANSWER!
The first Africans were brought toJamestown, Virginia, in 1619 towork on tobacco plantations.
If both groups of people workedon plantations, what is the difference between Indentured Servants and Slaves?
ANSWER!
Indentured Servants came willinglyfrom Europe to work for a period of time by contract, and hope for betterlife for children
while
Slaves were brought against theirwill from Africa and worked for life,and status was passed on to children
What colonial region was settled by German, English, and Dutch immigrants?
What colonial region was settled by German, English, and Dutch immigrants?
Middle Colonies
What colonial region was settled by Puritans seeking religious freedom?
What colonial region was settled by German, English, and Dutch immigrants?
Middle Colonies
What colonial region was settled by Puritans seeking religious freedom?
New England
What colonial region was settled by people seeking economic opportunities (money)?
What colonial region was settled by German, English, and Dutch immigrants?
Middle Colonies
What colonial region was settled by Puritans seeking religious freedom?
New England
What colonial region was settled by people seeking economic opportunities (money)?
Southern Colonies
In what colonial region is Virginia located?
What colonial region was settled by German, English, and Dutch immigrants?
Middle Colonies
What colonial region was settled by Puritans seeking religious freedom?
New England
What colonial region was settled by people seeking economic opportunities (money)?
Southern Colonies
In what colonial region is Virginia located? Southern Colonies
What colonial region had an economy based on plantation agriculture and “cash crops?”
(tobacco and indigo)
What colonial region was settled by German, English, and Dutch immigrants?
Middle Colonies
What colonial region was settled by Puritans seeking religious freedom?
New England
What colonial region was settled by people seeking economic opportunities (money)?
Southern Colonies
In what colonial region is Virginia located? Southern Colonies
What colonial region had an economy based on plantation agriculture and “cash crops?”
(tobacco and indigo)
Southern Colonies
Why is Florida NOT considered one of the original 13 English colonies?
What colonial region was settled by German, English, and Dutch immigrants?
Middle Colonies
What colonial region was settled by Puritans seeking religious freedom?
New England
What colonial region was settled by people seeking economic opportunities (money)?
Southern Colonies
In what colonial region is Virginia located? Southern Colonies
What colonial region had an economy based on plantation agriculture and “cash crops?”
(tobacco and indigo)
Southern Colonies
Why is Florida NOT considered one of the original 13 English colonies?
Florida was settled by the Spanish
What colonial region had an economy based on
Shipbuilding, small-scale farming, and trading?
What colonial region was settled by German, English, and Dutch immigrants?
Middle Colonies
What colonial region was settled by Puritans seeking religious freedom?
New England
What colonial region was settled by people seeking economic opportunities (money)?
Southern Colonies
In what colonial region is Virginia located? Southern Colonies
What colonial region had an economy based on plantation agriculture and “cash crops?”
(tobacco and indigo)
Southern Colonies
Why is Florida NOT considered one of the original 13 English colonies?
Florida was settled by the Spanish
What colonial region had an economy based on
Shipbuilding, small-scale farming, and trading?
Middle Colonies
What colonial region had an economy based on shipbuilding, fishing, lumbering, small-scale subsistence farming, and manufacturing?
What colonial region had an economy based on shipbuilding, fishing, lumbering, small-scale subsistence farming, and manufacturing?
New England
What colony was founded by Puritan dissenters fleeing persecution in Massachusetts?
What colonial region had an economy based on shipbuilding, fishing, lumbering, small-scale subsistence farming, and manufacturing?
New England
What colony was founded by Puritan dissenters fleeing persecution in Massachusetts?
Rhode Island
What colony was founded as a refuge for Catholics?
What colonial region had an economy based on shipbuilding, fishing, lumbering, small-scale subsistence farming, and manufacturing?
New England
What colony was founded by Puritan dissenters fleeing persecution in Massachusetts?
Rhode Island
What colony was founded as a refuge for Catholics? Maryland
What colony was founded by the Quakers?
What colonial region had an economy based on shipbuilding, fishing, lumbering, small-scale subsistence farming, and manufacturing?
New England
What colony was founded by Puritan dissenters fleeing persecution in Massachusetts?
Rhode Island
What colony was founded as a refuge for Catholics? Maryland
What colony was founded by the Quakers? Pennsylvania
What colonial region had a social structure based on religious standing?
What colonial region had an economy based on shipbuilding, fishing, lumbering, small-scale subsistence farming, and manufacturing?
New England
What colony was founded by Puritan dissenters fleeing persecution in Massachusetts?
Rhode Island
What colony was founded as a refuge for Catholics? Maryland
What colony was founded by the Quakers? Pennsylvania
What colonial region had a social structure based on religious standing?
New England
What colonial region had the most flexible social structure and was the most tolerant?
What colonial region had an economy based on shipbuilding, fishing, lumbering, small-scale subsistence farming, and manufacturing?
New England
What colony was founded by Puritan dissenters fleeing persecution in Massachusetts?
Rhode Island
What colony was founded as a refuge for Catholics? Maryland
What colony was founded by the Quakers? Pennsylvania
What colonial region had a social structure based on religious standing?
New England
What colonial region had the most flexible social structure and was the most tolerant?
Middle Colonies
What colonial region had a social structure based on family status and ownership of land?
What colonial region had an economy based on shipbuilding, fishing, lumbering, small-scale subsistence farming, and manufacturing?
New England
What colony was founded by Puritan dissenters fleeing persecution in Massachusetts?
Rhode Island
What colony was founded as a refuge for Catholics? Maryland
What colony was founded by the Quakers? Pennsylvania
What colonial region had a social structure based on religious standing?
New England
What colonial region had the most flexible social structure and was the most tolerant?
Middle Colonies
What colonial region had a social structure based on family status and ownership of land?
Southern Colonies
Who were poor English and Irish immigrants who in exchange for passage to the new world agreed to work for a period of time?
Who were poor English and Irish immigrants who in exchange for passage to the new world agreed to work for a period of time?
Indentured Servants
Who were English nobility who received large land grants in eastern Virginia from the King of England?
Who were poor English and Irish immigrants who in exchange for passage to the new world agreed to work for a period of time?
Indentured Servants
Who were English nobility who received large land grants in eastern Virginia from the King of England?
Cavaliers
What region maintained an allegiance to the Church of England and close social ties to England?
Who were poor English and Irish immigrants who in exchange for passage to the new world agreed to work for a period of time?
Indentured Servants
Who were English nobility who received large land grants in eastern Virginia from the King of England?
Cavaliers
What region maintained an allegiance to the Church of England and close social ties to England?
Southern Colonies
Who were forcibly brought to Jamestown in 1619 to work on tobacco plantations?
Who were poor English and Irish immigrants who in exchange for passage to the new world agreed to work for a period of time?
Indentured Servants
Who were English nobility who received large land grants in eastern Virginia from the King of England?
Cavaliers
What region maintained an allegiance to the Church of England and close social ties to England?
Southern Colonies
Who were forcibly brought to Jamestown in 1619 to work on tobacco plantations?
Slaves
What was the term used to describe the brutal journey for slaves from Africa to North America?
Who were poor English and Irish immigrants who in exchange for passage to the new world agreed to work for a period of time?
Indentured Servants
Who were English nobility who received large land grants in eastern Virginia from the King of England?
Cavaliers
What region maintained an allegiance to the Church of England and close social ties to England?
Southern Colonies
Who were forcibly brought to Jamestown in 1619 to work on tobacco plantations?
Slaves
What was the term used to describe the brutal journey for slaves from Africa to North America?
Middle Passage
What was the 1st elected assembly in the New World called?
Who were poor English and Irish immigrants who in exchange for passage to the new world agreed to work for a period of time?
Indentured Servants
Who were English nobility who received large land grants in eastern Virginia from the King of England?
Cavaliers
What region maintained an allegiance to the Church of England and close social ties to England?
Southern Colonies
Who were forcibly brought to Jamestown in 1619 to work on tobacco plantations?
Slaves
What was the term used to describe the brutal journey for slaves from Africa to North America?
Middle Passage
What was the 1st elected assembly in the New World called?
Virginia House of Burgesses (today the General Assembly of Virginia)