Thursday warm-up

Which of the following colonies were part of the New England region?

• New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania

• Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Georgia

• New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut

• Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey

Who led the Pilgrims to found the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts in 1620?

• John Winthrop

• Roger Williams

• William Bradford

• Thomas Hooker

What was a significant characteristic of the soil in the New England Colonies?

• Rich and fertile, ideal for large plantations

• Thin, rocky, and unsuitable for growing most crops

• Volcanic and highly mineralized, supporting unique crops

• Sandy and dry, leading to desert-like conditions

Which of the following were primary industries in the New England Colonies?

• Tobacco farming, cotton production, rice cultivation

• Fishing, shipbuilding, whaling

• Iron mining, fur trapping, cattle ranching

• Wheat farming, textile manufacturing, sugar refining