SS Unit 7 regions Flashcards
Massachusetts, New England, founded.
Puritans Wanted to create a community based off of the religious beliefs.
Massachusetts, New England, Geography/ Climate.
-Very cold winters
- Rocky soil
- Good forests
- Clean water
Massachusetts, New England, Economy
Whaler
Ship builder
Small farming
Lumbering
Fishing
Rhode Island, New England, reason for founding
So they (people) could freely practice different religions.
Rhode Island, New England, Climate/ geography
Good soil in southern parts
Plentiful rivers
Good forests
Harsh winters
Good amount of rain in the -summer
Good water and ‘bay land
Massachusetts, New England, government
Men who were members in the Puritan church.
Rhode Island, New England, Economy
Farmer
Shipping
Lumberers
Small farms
(Slaves)
Trade
Maybe transportation
Rhode Island, New England, Government
At first, all men could vote. Later, only men with property could vote.
New York, middle colonies, reason for founding
Wanted land for “Holland”. Also Came to set up fur-trading post. Also, New Englanders so could move west.
New York, middle colonies, Geography/ Climates
Lots of Bay Area and harbors
Cold winters
Hot and moist summers
Lots of iron
New York, middle colonies, Economy
Miners, farmers, lumberman, sailors, trappers, merchants, craftsman, traders, (slaves)
New York, middle colonies, Government
Only one powerful governor appointed by British royalty, who choose other officials and enforce laws
Pennsylvania, Middle colonies, Reason for founding.
William Penn founder founded it for religious beliefs/ freedom, and for Quakers to live safely. Penn is Dutch
Pennsylvania, Middle colonies, Geography/climate
Lots of timber, plentiful rivers, rich soil, plentiful minerals such as iron and coal, cold and snowy winters
Pennsylvania, Middle colonies, Economy
Farmers, miners, lumberman, craftsman, merchants, trade, (slaves)
Pennsylvania, Middle colonies, Governor
Pennsylvania’s government included a governor and provincial counseling. A general assembly decided if the laws should stay or go. Only male property owners could vote for members of the assembly.(king approves the governor).
Maryland, southern colonies, reason for founding
Ceclious Calvert Made it to make money and a safe place for Catholics to practice religion.
Maryland, southern colonies, Geography/climate
Good farmland, hot steamy summers, lots of mosquitoes that spread diseases such as malaria, swampy land, forests in the north
Maryland, southern colonies, Economy
Selling and growing tobacco, shipping, farming small farms, fishing, growing cattle, indentured slaves, (slaves)
Maryland, southern colonies, Government
First, Calvert was in charge in government. Generally white men with a property could vote for the assembly.
Georgia, Southern colonies, reason for founding
British government wanted to keep Spanish from moving north and help poor people escape prison, which is to help English Debtor’s from prison.
Georgia, southern colonies, geography/climates
Ideal for growing certain crops, winters were mild, summers, hot plus humid, low wet swamp lands in Southern parts, good lumber, good farmland.
Georgia, southern colonies, Economy
Lumber man, farmers, trading, craftsman, shoemakers, blacksmith, Potters, bricklayers, (slaves)
Georgia, southern colonies, government
Only rich men at first, who started the colony could govern. in the colony. British king took over an allowed white men to elect the assembly.
