13 Colonies Characteristics Quiz

How many New England Colonies were there and what were they?

There were 4 New England Colonies.

New Hampshire

Massachusetts

Rhode Island

Connecticut

How many Middle Colonies were there and what were they?

There were 4 Middle Colonies.

New York

New Jersey

Pennsylvania

Delaware

How many Southern Colonies were there and what were they?

There were 5 Southern Colonies.

Maryland

Virginia

North Carolina

South Carolina

Georgia

What were the 13 colonies?

New Hampshire

Massachusetts

Rhode Island

Connecticut

New York

New Jersey

Pennsylvania

Delaware

Maryland

Virginia

North Carolina

South Carolina

Georgia

What were the characteristics of the RELIGION of the NEW ENGLAND Colonies?

- Puritans dominated and attempted to purify Christianity

- There were major consequences for not going to church

What were the characteristics of the ECONOMY of the NEW ENGLAND Colonies?

- Fishing was the main source of the economy

- Shipbuilding and logging also were some roles

- People trapped animals

What were the characteristics of the GEOGRAPHY of the NEW ENGLAND Colonies?

??? - Very cold winters which reduced the chance of disease ???

- Hard to grow crops

- Land was flat by the coastline but more rocky further inland

- Farther inland there were also mountains and hills

What were the characteristics of the RELIGION of the MIDDLE Colonies?

- No religion dominated

- Religion was diverse and included Quakers, Jews, Presbyterians, Catholics, and Lutherans

What were the characteristics of the ECONOMY of the MIDDLE Colonies?

- Jobs such as blacksmiths, craftsmen, and cobblers

- Called "Breadbasket" colonies which played a role in economy

- New York & Philadelphia were major shipping places

What were the characteristics of the GEOGRAPHY of the MIDDLE Colonies?

- Temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters

- Grew different grains and types of oats

- Tons of rivers and harbors for transportation

What were the characteristics of the RELIGION of the SOUTHERN Colonies?

- There was barely any religion because everyone was distant and spread out

- Religion did not dominate life

What were the characteristics of the ECONOMY of the SOUTHERN Colonies?

- Almost all cash crops such as rice, indigo, and cotton

- Also had cash crops like sugar cane and tobacco

- Had plantations and were a part of the American slave trade

What were the characteristics of the GEOGRAPHY of the SOUTHERN Colonies?

- Climate was warm with mild winters

- Soil is perfect for growing crops

- Lots of plains and mountains

*Define DEMOCRACY

People are allowed to vote on who they want to represent them (People Power)

Define MONARCHY

A form of government ruled by a king or a queen

Define COLONY

A territory controlled or ruled by another country

*Define COLONISTS

People who are a part of a colony

Define DISSENT

A dissagreement

Define CROP

A plant that is grown in large quantities for food or other use

*Define REPRESENTATIVE

Someone who symbolizes what people want and do not want

Define REGION

An area that shares common features, such as geography, climate, culture, or history

*Define ECONOMY

Related to money, jobs, trade, resources, and the production of goods

Define GEOGRAPHY

The study of the Earth's surface, including its physical features, people, places and environments

Define MOTHERLAND

One's native country.

Ex: Britain to the 13 colonies

Define Puritans and Separatists.

People who want to purify Christianity

*Define VIRGINIA HOUSE OF BURGESSES

A legislative assembly in the American colonies which voted on the future for the colonies. It was a big step towards Americans' independence from Britain and the creation of democracy.

Define MAYFLOWER COMPACT

The first governing agreement for self-government created by the pilgrims in 1620

*Define SALEM WITCH TRIALS

Trials taken place in Salem, Massachusetts which falsely accused people of being witches because of spectral evidence. The trials were unfair and led to several executions and imprisonments.