13 Colonies (Eco, Geo & Reasons of Ex)

Due to its rocky soil and cold climate, the New England colonies focused primarily on...

• Farming

• Trading and shipbuilding

• Digging for gold

• A mixture of farming and trading

Which region focused on cash-crop farming that existed on plantations?

• Southern

• Middle

• New England

• Northern

Which region has rocky soil, harsh winters, and good natural harbors?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

Which region has rich soil, lots of rain and sun, and easily navigated rivers?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

Which region has rich soil, hot summers and mild winters, and long growing seasons?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

Which region's economy is based on exporting wood, fishing, whaling, and shipbuilding?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

Which region's economy is on based plantations, cash crops, and slave labor?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

This region was known for wheat farming. (breadbasket)

• New England

• Middle

• Southern

This region had the longest growing season.

• New England
• Middle
• Southern

What document was signed by the Pilgrims in 1620 in order to create the first self government in the colonies?

• House of Burgesses

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights