13 Colonies

Question 1

What were the three regions of the Thirteen Colonies?

Answer 1

New England colonies
Middle colonies
Southern colonies

Question 2

Which states were the New England colonies?

Answer 2

New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Massachusetts

Question 3

Which states were the Middle colonies?

Answer 3

New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Delaware

Question 4

Which states were the Southern Colonies?

Answer 4

Virginia
The Carolinas (NC and SC)
Georgia
Maryland

Question 5

Plymouth Colony

Answer 5

The first New England colony founded by the Pilgrims.

Question 6

Which colonies had this geography?:
- Flat coastline
- Hilly and mountainous inland
- Dense forests
- Rocky soil, making farming difficult
- Bitter and harsh winters, mild summers (resulted in shorter farming period)

Answer 6

New England Colonies

Question 7

Which colonies had this geography?:
- Warmer climate
- Fertile soil
- Cold winters, mild summers
- Rained frequently
- Ranged from coastal plains, piedmont (rolling hills), and mountainous land

Answer 7

Middle Colonies

Question 8

2 other names for Middle Colonies

Answer 8

Mid-Atlantic Colonies
Breadbasket Colonies

Question 9

Which colonies had this geography?:
- Mostly coastal plains and piedmont (rolling hills)
- Fertile soil
- Warm climate
- Mild winters, hot summers
- Longest growing season

Answer 9

Southern Colonies

Question 10

What was the economy of New England colonies like?

Answer 10

• Only farmed for family subsistence due to poor soil
• Depended on the ocean because of poor soil
• Abundance of forests provided lumber to build homes, buildings, and ships
• Lumber was also exported to England

Question 11

What was the economy of Middle colonies like?

Answer 11

• ## Lots of wheat was grown