13 Colonies

Front

In which region of the colonies were there many plantations with slave workers?

Back

Southern

Front

Which region had freezing cold winters and mild (not too hot) summers?

Back

New England

Front

Which region had slaves and indentured servants that worked for no pay?

Back

Southern

Front

In which region were fishing, whaling, and shipbuilding important jobs?

Back

New England

Front

Which region received the nicknames "Bread Basket" and "Melting Pot"?

Back

Middle

Front

Which region's soil was the rockiest?

Back

New England

Front

Which of the following is a reason why people left England to come settle in the New World? They wanted religious freedom. They didn't like the weather where they lived. They were forced to leave England by the King. They wanted to be freed from debts and get more land.

Back

They wanted religious freedom.

Front

Which region was known for iron making and wheat farming?

Back

Middle

Front

What was the climate like in the Southern colonies?

Back

hot and humid summers, mild winters (not too cold)

Front

Which region has the best climate for growing crops like tobacco and indigo?

Back

Southern