English Colonies Word Scramble
|
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Question | Answer |
Which country colonized most of the land along the East coast - between the Atlantic ocean and the Appalachian Mountains? | England |
Which settlement was the first permanent English settlement in North America, was founded by settlers searching for gold, and planted the cash crop tobacco? | Jamestown |
In the New England colonies, where were town meetings held? | the Meeting House |
In what ways were the middle and southern colonies similar? | They grew and exported cash crops; men and women worked on farms alongside slaves and indentured servants |
Which colonial region was settled primarily by people seeking religious freedom? | New England colonies |
Where did the Middle colonies export cash crops? | The Caribbean and European countries |
Which colonial region was known for their lumber and shipbuilding? | New England |
What did all of the colonial regions have in common? | self-government |
The warm, mild climate fertile soil made which colonies ideal for growing tobacco, rice, and indigo? | Southern |
What did the settlers of Jamestown decide to do to make money? | grow tobacco |
What was the soil and climate of the New England colonies? | rocky soil, thick forests, and cold climate |
Which colonial region did the Quakers settle in, along with others who allowed people to practice any religion freely? | Middle colonies |
Where did the Pilgrims and Puritans live? | New England |
What people controlled New York and New Jersey before they became English colonies? | The Dutch |
Created by:
lheppeard
Popular U.S. History sets