2.1 8th grade history Flashcards
What English colony was located farthest to the south?
Georgia
What was the factor that contributed most to early tensions between the natives and the colonists?
The colonists’ increasing demand for lan
What did the Virginia colony do first?
Establish a representative government
How did New England differ from all the other colonies
It developed a thriving sea based economy
What is a Physical feature of the middle colonies?
wide, navigable rivers
In what way did the Virginia and Maryland colonies differ the most
The amount of freedoms granted by their government
What was a factor that limited the productivity of farmers in New England?
A short growing season
What was a very important value to William Pen?
religious tolerance
What was the main source of conflict between English settlers and Native American tribes in the Southern colonies?
ownership of farmland
What is a crop that a Southern plantation would likely grow
rice
Why do the English colonies differ from the other colonies
The middle colonies supported religious diversity
In what way was democracy limited in colonial Pennsylvania
the proprietor chose the governor
Why was slavery more common in the southern colonies?
This was because most plantations were in the source and needed many laborers
Who had the most power in a town meeting in New England
A white farmer
What would an indentured servant do after completing his term of service
Set up a small farm
