Colonies

colony

• a place settled by a group of people from another country

• a place explorers visited

• a place where people eat together

• a place in Europe

What was the primary reason the New England Colonies were founded?

• To find gold and riches

• For religious freedom

• To expand trade routes

• For scientific exploration

What was the first successful English colony in New England?

• Jamestown

• Roanoke

• Plymouth Colony

• Massachusetts Bay

What is a colony?

• A type of bird

• A group of people who settle in a new place but keep ties to their homeland

• A large city

• A type of food

What was one of the effects of the introduction of new diseases by colonizers?

• The native populations became immune to all diseases.

• The native populations grew stronger and healthier.

• Many natives became sick and died because they had no immunity.

• The new diseases had no effect on the native populations.

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How did the geography of New England impact the colonists’ economy?

• It allowed for large-scale farming

• It led to a focus on fishing and shipbuilding

• It made mining the main industry

• It encouraged the growth of cotton

What industries were central to the economy of the New England Colonies?

• Mining and agriculture

• Shipbuilding, fishing, and trade

• Textile manufacturing

• Oil and gas production

What was the focus of the New England economy?

• Large-scale agriculture

• Trade and industry

• Mining and gold

• Fishing and tourism

What was the role of Native American tribes in the New England Colonies?

• They were allies in wars

• They traded goods and shared knowledge

• They were not present in the area

• They built the first settlements

What democratic practice was common in the New England Colonies?

• Military elections

• Voting in town meetings

• Appointing leaders by the king

• Selecting leaders by lottery