Ch.3- The English Colonies in America

Which colony was founded by William Penn?

Which region was fishing a major industry?

Which colony's official religion was Puritan?

Which answer best explains why ship building was a major part of New England's economy?

Tobacco, sugar & cotton were raised in large quantities in the south. These crops are called:

A formal government document issued by a the King of England. Each colony started with this!

The New England colonies shared which climate trait?

The original 13 colonies were divided into how many regions?

Which colony was settled mostly by debtors from England?

Large plantations were a unique feature in which region?

Which is the best answer to explain the folks that settled in the Middle Colonies?

A person who signed an agreement to work for a master for a period of years to pay off a debt.

Means "ruled by the people", so citizens would elect representatives to make and carry out laws

Which answer best represents the founding of the English colonies?

Which of the following documents show that the colonists wanted to govern themselves?

In most colonies, the law was made by...

Virginia chose African slaves vs. indentured servants for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

What was Massachusetts' main reason for being founded?

Why was Pennsylvania founded?

This colony was settled primarily so Catholics could come to worship freely.