13 colonies

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The Pilgrims and Puritans, who settled in New England, were searching for what?

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religious freedom

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The climate and geography in the Southern Colonies was perfect for...

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growing cash crops

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Why were the Colonists in New England and Mid-Atlantic able to make money building ships?

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These regions had plentiful forests, and colonists built ships using wood.

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What are the TWO main reasons that Europeans started the colonies in North America? Options: To seek fortune and fame., To find new plants and medicine., To practice their religions freely., To learn from the Indians.

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To practice their religions freely.

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How did the colonists in the Southern Colonies earn a living?

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rich soil that was good for farming.

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Why were there very few plantations in the New England Colonies?

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The climate was too cold to farm for much of the year.

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Why were indentured servants and slaves more likely to be found in the Mid-Atlantic or Southern Colonies?

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The economy of the Southern Colonies depended on cash crops, which required a lot of labor.

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What is an apprentice?

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someone that learned a trade from someone with a needed skill.

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Why were boys more likely taught to read than girls?

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Boys were expected to manage their families' farms.

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What is an indentured servant?

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Servants who agreed to go to the colonies and work to pay off the costs of the journey to America.