Southern Colonies

All of the Southern Colonies has a royal government.

• True
• False

John White's Roanoke Colony was the first permanent English settlement in America.

• True
• False

Slaves made up a large majority of the population in South Carolina.

• True
• False

Georgia was originally established as a refuge for escaped slaves.

• True
• False

Disease spread easily in the Southern Colonies due to the warm climate.

• True
• False

Which colony did George and Cecil Calvert create and why?

• Virginia; to create a safe haven for Baptists
• Maryland; to create a safe haven for Catholics
• Virginia; to create the first permanent settlement
• Maryland; to create the first settlement

Which two southern colonies were combined at one time?

• Virginia and North Carolina
• South Carolina and Georgia
• North Carolina and South Carolina
• Virginia and Maryland

Why were the Southern Colonies ideal for plantations?

• They had a large population, making it easy to find labor.
• They had connections with the English, making trade more readily available.
• They were able to provide raw materials for the factories in the New England colonies.
• They had a mild climate, which allowed crops to grow year round.

Which of the following best completes the analogy below: Richmond : Virginia :: ______________ : Georgia

• Savannah
• Atlanta
• Jamestown
• Charleston

Which city was the economic and cultural center of the Southern Colonies?

• Richmond
• Raleigh
• Charleston
• Annapolis