Unit 7 Ss region Flashcards
Massachusetts, New England founded
Puritans wanted to create a community based on their religious beliefs
Massachusetts, New England, geography and climate
Rocky soil, good forest, clean water, very cold winters
Massachusetts, New England, economy
Farming
Massachusetts, New England, economy
Farming lumbering fishing shipbuilding whaling
Massachusetts, New England
, government
Men who were members of the puritans church
Rhode island, New England founded
Rhode island was founded so people could freely practice different religions
Rhode Island, New England, economy
Farmers, traders, shipping
Rhode island, New England government
It was very democratic and in early years all men could vote. In later years, only men with property could vote
New York, middle, founded
It was founded for fur-trading posts and so New Englanders could move west
New York, middle, geography and climate
Iron, ideal for shipping and trade, valley’s and rivers were well suited to farm, summers were hot and moist, great harbor.
New York, middle, and economy
Miners, lumbermen, sailors, trappers, merchant, craftsmen, trader’s, and farmers
New York, middle, government
Colonists had a little say and the governor was appointed by the British royalty and enforced laws.
Pennsylvania, middle, founded
Willam Penn wanted to start a colony where quakers could live safely .
Pennsylvania, middle geography and climate
Lots of timber, rich soil, iron and coal, rivers, winters were cold and snowy
Pennsylvania, middle economy
Farmers, traders, miners, lumbermen, merchants, and craftsmen
