Colonial Regions Review

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The soil and climate of this region encouraged the planting of warm-weather crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo.

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Southern

Front

In this region, most farmers practiced subsistence farming because it was difficult to grow crops in the poor, rocky soil and shorter growing season.

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New England

Front

Large plantations formed along the coast of this region, and landowners became rich from exporting cash crops. Which region is being described?

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Southern

Front

This region encouraged shipping and commerce, and the rich soil and mild winters were good for farming food & grain crops.

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Middle

Front

Most plantations operated like self-sufficient “towns” in this region, and since they were such large farms, cities were often unnecessary.

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Southern

Front

Because the growing season was short, the colonies in this region increased in wealth by shipbuilding, fishing, and trapping furs.

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New England

Front

This region was not originally settled by the English.  There were early Dutch and Swedish settlements here that were eventually taken over by England.

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Middle

Front

This region attracted a population of great ethnic and religious diversity. It can be considered the most diverse region.

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Middle

Front

In this region, Puritan values greatly affected colonists' daily life.

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New England

Front

Which religious minority group mostly settled in Massachusetts?

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Puritans