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Chapter 7
Comparing the Colonies
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What do we call the government in which the power lies with the people? | Democratic |
| What is the term used for the way in which an area's goods and services are produced, bought, and sold? | Economy |
| What is the name given to the government and people of Great Britain, including England, Scotland, and Wales? | British |
| The three large areas into which the 13 British colonies were divided is called what? | Colonial Regions |
| Massachusetts was founded to protect who? | Puritans |
| Why was Rhode Island founded? | Religious freedom |
| Why did the British want New York? | Wanted land so English settlers could move west |
| Why were the Quakers mistreated in England? | Religious beliefs were different |
| Is it true that much disease was spread by mosquitoes in Maryland? | Yes |
| Why was Georgia founded? | To provide a place for poor people to avoid being jailed for their debts |
| Which colonial region had rocky soil, plentiful forests, and easy access to the sea? | New England |
| Which colonial region grew tobacco and rice on large plantations? | Southern |
| Which colonial region had rich soil for raising wheat, available minerals, cold winters, and hot summers? | Middle |