Social Studies Chapter 7 Regions Flashcards
Massachusetts, MA, New England Colonies, Founded
Puritans wanted to create a community based on there religious beliefs.
Massachusetts, MA, New England Colonies, Geography
Rocky soil, Good forest, Clean waters, very cold winters.
Massachusetts, MA, New England Colonies, Economy
Small farming, Lumbering, Fishing, Ship building, Whaling.
Massachusetts, MA, New England Colonies, Government
Mew who were a member of the Puritan Church.
Rhode Island, RI, New England Colonies, Founded
So people could practice their different religions.
Rhode Island, RI, New England Colonies, Geography
Lots of rivers, Bays, Good forest, The soil is good for farming, harsh winters, and summers with lots of precipitation.
Rhode Island, RI, New England Colonies, Economy
Farming and Trading
Rhode Island, RI, New England Colonies, Government
At first the all men could vote then only men with property could vote.
New York, NY, Middle Colonies, Founded
The Dutch wanted to set up fur trade post and England wanted it to move south.
New York, NY, Middle Colonies, Geography
Valleys, Rivers, Lots of materials, cold winters, and hot humid summers.
New York, NY, Middle Colonies, Economy
Farming, Mining, Lumbering, Trading, Sailing, Crafts.
New York, NY, Middle Colonies, Government
One governor chosen by the king of England to govern New York, NY.
Pennsylvania, PA, Middle Colonies, Founded
To protect Qaukers.
Pennsylvania, PA, Middle Colonies, Geography
Big forest, Delaware river valley has rich soil for farming, lots of minerals, cold winters, and many rivers.
Pennsylvania, PA, Middle Colonies, Economy
Farmers, miners, lumber men, merchants, and craftsmen.
Pennsylvania, PA, Middle Colonies, Government
A governor, the Provincial Council, and men with property could vote.
Maryland, MD, Southern Colonies, Founding
It was made by Cecilius Calvert money and for catholics to practice there religion.
Maryland, MD, Southern Colonies, Geography
Hot steamy summers and Chesapeake Bay.
Maryland, MD, Southern Colonies, Economy
Lumbering, shipping, fishing, farming, Cattle, and slave trade.
Maryland, MD, Southern Colonies, Government
At first just Calvert but later it was changed to only white men with property.
Georgia, GA, Southern Colonies, Founded
It was founded to keep Spain from moving north and to help English men avoid Debtor’s Prison.
Georgia, GA, Southern Colonies, Geography
Mild winters, hot humid summers, swampland, and clear fields.
Georgia, GA, Southern Colonies, Economy
Farmers, merchants craftsmen, shoe makers, bricklayers, blacksmiths, and potters.
Georgia, GA, Southern Colonies, Govorment
At first rich men who started the colony then they gave power to the British King who allowed white men to elect a assembly but if someone did wrong the king still had power.
