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US History Chapt 3
Seeds of Independence/ The People & Economic Development- Part 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Friendly exchanges between Native Americans and settlers turned to | Mistrust |
| Settlers took what from the Native Americans? | Land |
| Native Americans did not fully understand | Land Transactions |
| What between Native Americans and colonists were not honored? | Treaties |
| Name the war where the Wampanoag tribe was defeated in New England. | King Phillip's War |
| Colonists created a healthy economy because of? | Thick forests; fertile land; broad rivers; and a favorable climate |
| What percentage of colonists were farmers? | 90% |
| Farms were | small, family operated and self-supported |
| New England | Land was hilly and soil was rocky. Winters were severe. Main crops were corn, barley, rye, flax, fruits and vegetables. They raised chickens, pigs, cows and sheep. Mostly for themselves |
| Middle Colonies | Broad, fertile plains, moderate climate; large crops of corn and wheat; planted orchards, vegetables, flax and raised livestock. Mostly to sell |
| Southern Colonies | Small farms and large plantations; Good soil, warm climate and long growing season. 3 major cash crops (to sell) tobacco; rice; indigo |