Colonial America Worksheet

What was the reason for founding Georgia?

• To establish a colony for debtors and the poor

• To create a new trade route to Asia

• To expand the British Empire

• To find gold and other resources

The geography of Maryland is characterized by:

• mountainous regions in the west and flat, sandy areas in the east

• desert landscapes and high plateaus

• tropical rainforests and savannas

• vast tundra and icy landscapes

The economy of Pennsylvania was based on:

• agriculture and natural resources

• technology and innovation

• tourism and hospitality

• finance and banking

How was the government structured in New York?

• The government was structured with a governor and a bicameral legislature.

• The government was structured with a king and a council.

• The government was structured with a president and a parliament.

• The government was structured with a mayor and a city council.

Fill in the blank: The reason for founding Massachusetts was ____.

• Religious freedom

• Economic gain

• Political power

• Exploration

Fill in the blank: The geography of Rhode Island is characterized by ____.

• Coastal features

• Mountain ranges

• Deserts

• Tropical rainforests

Fill in the blank: The economy of New Jersey was based on ____.

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Tourism

• Technology

Fill in the blank: The government in Virginia was ____.

• Democratic

• Monarchical

• Oligarchic

• Anarchic

Why were the New England colonies founded?

• it was cold

• religious freedom

• farming skills

What was a major reason that the New England Colonies were founded?

• The area had rich soil for farming.

• Colonists wanted religious freedom.

• Colonists wanted to spread democracy.

• The area had a sunny and warm climate.