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The original 13 colonies Flashcards

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What was the cause of the Yamasee War?

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European settlers mistreating Native Americans.

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What happened as a result of the Yamasee War?

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Yamasee people moved to Northern Florida

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What was the Native American POV on land?

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Land was available for all to use, owned by no one

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Government Structure

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All self government except for SC, which still had some self government

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New England geography

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Cold harsh winters, rocky soil, no rivers

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Middle region geography

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flat, fertile soil, good for farming

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Southern colony geography

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warm climate, fertile soil, hilly

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Why were the New England colonies formed?

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Religious Freedom

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Why were the Middle colonies formed?

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Good soil for farming

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Why were the Southern colonies formed?

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Settlers wanted quick money.

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What were the New England colonies major economic force?

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Shipbuilding, fishing

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What were the Middle colonies major economic force?

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Farming, called “the breadbasket of the 13 colonies” Fed most of the 13 colonies.

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What were the Southern colonies major economic force?

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Cash Crops (Tobacco, Indigo, rice)

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What were the New England colonies beliefs about education?

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centered around religious beliefs

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What were the Middle colonies beliefs about education?

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All boys learned a skill or trade- depending on social class you may learn classical languages, advanced mathmatics etc.

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What were the Southern colonies beliefs about education?

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Education was not a high priority, not many people got it.

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What belief about the government did all three regions share?

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They all believed in self-government

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Why did the Plymouth settlers share a meal with the Native Americans in 1621?

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Because the Natives helped them survive through the winter.

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Why was Roger Williams asked to leave the Massachusetts Bay colony?

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He spoke out against the church of England.

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