Unit 7 SS regions

Question 1

Massachusetts,New England, reason for founding

Answer 1

Puritans wanted to create a community based on their religious beliefs.

Question 2

Massachusetts, New England ,geography/climate

Answer 2

Rocky soil, good forests clean water very cold winters

Question 3

Massachusetts, New England economy

Answer 3

Small farming, lumbering, fishing ship building, whaling

Question 4

Massachusetts,New England, government

Answer 4

Men who were members of the puritan church

Question 5

Rhode Island,New England, reason for founding

Answer 5

People with different religions could come.

Question 6

Rhode Island, New England
, geography/climate

Answer 6

Winters were harsh, summer rains were good for crops.

Question 7

Rhode Island, New England , economy

Answer 7

Raised animals, grew crops,trading,shipping,trading African slaves

Question 8

Rhode Island,New England ,government

Answer 8

Only men could vote then only men with property could vote

Question 9

New York, middle colony, reason for founding

Answer 9

Netherland people wanted to set up fur-trading spots

Question 10

New York, middle Colony, geography

Answer 10

Winters were cold and summers were hot

Question 11

New York, middle colony, economy

Answer 11

Miners, lumbermen,sailors, trappers merchants,craftsmen, farmers

Question 12

New York, middle colony, government

Answer 12

Only one powerful governor and British royalty who choose other officials

Question 13

Pennsylvania, middle colony, reason for founding

Answer 13

So that Quackers could live safely

Question 14

Pennsylvania, middle colony, geography

Answer 14

Forests, rich soil with lots of minerals

Question 15

Pennsylvania, middle colony, economy

Answer 15

Farmers, miners, lumbermen, craftsmen, merchants

Question 16

Pennsylvania, middle colony, government

Answer 16

Governor and a provincial council and any male owners of property

Question 17

Maryland southern colony, reason for founding

Answer 17

To make money and a safe place for Catholics to practice their religion

Question 18

Maryland southern colony, Geography

Answer 18

Hot and steamy summers, Chesapeake bay, very cold winters

Question 19

Maryland southern colony, Economy

Answer 19

Farmers, lumbermen, shipbuilding, raising cattle, fishing

Question 20

Maryland southern colony, Government

Answer 20

White men with property

Question 21

Georgia southern colony, reason for founding

Answer 21

The British government wanted to keep the Spanish from moving forward

Question 22

Georgia southern colony, Geography

Answer 22

Winters were mild and summers were hot and humid, swampy land

Question 23

Georgia southern colony, Economy

Answer 23

Shoemakers, lumberman, blacksmiths, potters bricklayers

Question 24

Georgia southern colony, Government

Answer 24

Rich men who started the colony then later white men could vote for assembly members