Colonial America

What are TWO reasons that European colonists settled in North America?

• Religious Freedom

• To start government

• To make a profit and become wealthy

• To be with the Natives

Which colonial region was known for building ships out of lumber?

• North America

• New England

• Mid-Atlantic

• Southern

Which colonial region had trouble farming in the rocky soil and cold climates?

• North America

• England

• New England

• Mid-Atlantic

Because of the rocky soil in this region, what were some other ways that New England colonists made money?

• Fishing

• Whaling

• Building ships

• Manufacturing farming equipment

Which colonial region produced the most "cash crops" because of its super rich soil and warm climates?

• Southwest

• New England

• Mid-Atlantic

• Southern

The Southern colonies had ____ soil.

The New England colonies had ____ soil.

The Mid-Atlantic colonies were known as the "______" because of all the wheat they grew in their rich soil and mild climates.

What did colonists in the Southern colonies believe their rich soil and climate were perfect for growing?

• Cash

• mining for iron

• Cash crops

• whaling and fishing

Which colonial region was the MOST focused on religion?

• New England

• Mid-Atlantic

• Southern

• England