Match the description with the correct colonial region.
1. Known for diverse economic activities including farming, fishing, and trade - **Middle Colonies**
2. Famous for its large plantations and reliance on cash crops like tobacco and rice - **Southern Colonies**
3. Settled mainly by Puritans seeking religious freedom - **New England Colonies**
This map shows that the earliest colonial settlements were usually found —
Responses
A very close together.very close together.
B next to major rivers.next to major rivers.
C next to large bodies of waters.next to large bodies of waters.
D at the base of mountain ranges.
B next to major rivers.
In 1754, the area shown with the number 2 was claimed by two different European nations. Identify both of those nations.
Responses
A Spain and FranceSpain and France
B Britain and SpainBritain and Spain
C France and BritainFrance and Britain
D Britain and Russia
C France and Britain
Complete the paragraph by selecting the correct term or phrase from the item bank.
When the French began to explore North America, they were at first interested in developing the
for markets in France. They focused on areas around present-day Canada, the Ohio Valley, and
. In early exploration and colonization of North America, the Spanish were said to focus on the “Three G’s”: God, Gold, and
. Spanish
and missionaries spread throughout the region, though they found very little gold in their endeavors. Settlers from England looked to the colonies to support their economic policy of
. Of course, many English settlers sought to come to North America for
, something that would later be a part of the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution.
When the French began to explore North America, they were at first interested in developing the **fur** for markets in France. They focused on areas around present-day Canada, the Ohio Valley, and **Louisiana**. In early exploration and colonization of North America, the Spanish were said to focus on the “Three G’s”: God, Gold, and **Glory**. Spanish **conquistadors** and missionaries spread throughout the region, though they found very little gold in their endeavors. Settlers from England looked to the colonies to support their economic policy of **mercantilism**. Of course, many English settlers sought to come to North America for **religious freedom**, something that would later be a part of the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution.
Which numbered region MOST LIKELY had an economy that relied primarily on agriculture?
Responses
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4