Elinor History Test - 8th Grade Flashcards
What is a cash crop?
A crop grown for sale to make a profit.
What is a plantation?
A large farm or estate dedicated to growing substantial amounts of crops for sale and profit.
What is a subsistence farm?
A type of farm where people live off what they grow themselves.
Who is a colonist?
A person from another country who lives in the New Colonies.
Which colony was first settled by the Pilgrims?
Massachusetts.
Why did the Pilgrims leave New England?
For religious freedom.
Who founded Rhode Island?
Roger Williams.
Why did Roger Williams found Rhode Island?
Because he argued against the laws of the Puritans.
What is the climate of New England?
Long, cold winters and a harsh climate.
Which colonies are part of New England?
New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut.
What is the economy of New England built around?
Forests, fishing, whaling, and boat building.
What nation originally colonized New York?
Dutch
When did New York become an English colony?
1664
Who founded Pennsylvania?
William Penn
Why was Pennsylvania founded?
Because the Quakers were being killed and wanted a colony in America.
What is the climate of Pennsylvania?
Mild, with fertile soil
Which colonies are included in the middle colonies geography?
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware
What is the economy of the middle colonies?
Farming and mining
Who founded South Carolina?
King Charles
When did South Carolina become a separate colony?
1729
Who founded North Carolina?
King Charles
Why did settlers come to North Carolina?
To get land
