13 Colonies

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering key concepts for Northern, Middle, and Southern Colonies.

New York

Middle Colonies

Navigable rivers for export

Southern Colonies

Trade/Manufacturing

Middle Colonies

Georgia

Southern Colonies

Quakers

Middle Colonies

Catholicism

Southern Colonies

Warm/Humid growing season

Southern Colonies

Cash crops

Southern Colonies

Northern Colonies

Puritans

Anglicans

Southern Colonies

Ship-building, fishing, whaling

Northern Colonies

Southern Colonies

Maryland

Pilgrims

Northern Colonies

Religious Persecution

Northern Colonies

Breadbasket

Middle Colonies

Port cities and rivers

Middle Colonies

Tobacco

Southern Colonies

Harsh winters

Northern Colonies

Slaves

Southern Colonies

Commerce

Middle Colonies

Coastal plains

Southern

Diversity

Middle Colonies

Rocky soil

Northern Colonies

Money over religion

Southern Colonies

Town hall meetings

Northern Colonies

Southern Colonies

Plantations

Democratic traditions

Northern Colonies

Connecticut

Northern Colonies

Massachusetts

Northern Colonies

gold

 Europeans were on a quest to go and evangelize or spread their love of god. Some Christians wanted to perform missionary work and help enrich the lives of those living in other parts of the world. As a religion, Christianity was also looking to expand and to strengthen its influence on the rest of the world.

glory

This was a competition between the then powerful rulers of Europe. The price was the most territory, greatest influence and the satisfaction that their country had more” stuff’” than other countries. It was kind of a situation where who dies with the most toys wins.

Rhode Island

Northern Colonies

god

Gold is used to describe the wealth that could be acquired from the soils  of colonization. This could quite literally mean precious metals, minerals , or even cash crops. 

Charter:

A written document granted by a government or ruler that gives rights or privileges to a

person, company, or colony.

Mercantilism:

An economic theory that trade generates wealth and is stimulated by the accumulation

of profitable balances, which a government should encourage by restricting imports and encouraging

exports.

Economy:

The system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services within a

society or region.

Cash Crops:

Crops grown in large quantities for sale and profit rather than for personal use by the

farmer

Persecution:

Unfair or cruel treatment, often because of race, religion, or political beliefs.

Governor:

The leader of a colony or state who has authority to enforce laws and oversee government

functions.

Council:

A group of people chosen or appointed to make decisions or give advice on laws and policies.

Democratic:

A form of government in which the people have the power to make decisions, often

through elected representatives.

Theocracy:

A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of a god or

deity.

Representative:

A person chosen or elected to speak and act on behalf of a group of people.