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COLONIAL REGIONS EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: Southern Colonies

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Geography: Good soil and flat land. Colonies here were agricultural.

Question 2: New England

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States: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island

Question 3: New England

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Culture: Small towns and small family farms. The Puritans that settled here were very religious and society centered around the church. Puritans were not very religiously tolerant.

Question 4: Middle Colonies

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Economy: Many colonists farmed wheat and other grains. Known as the "Bread Basket Colonies." Factories produced iron, paper, textiles, and cloth.

Question 5: Southern Colonies

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Climate: Warmest of the three colonial regions. Hot and humid summers and moderate winters.

Question 6: New England

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Climate: The coldest of the three colonial regions because it furthest north. They had moderate summers and long, cold winters.

Question 7: New England

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Government: Government leaders in these colonies were religious leaders and outlawed religions different from their own.

Question 8: Southern Colonies

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Economy: Many plantations grew crops including sugar, rice, cotton, indigo, and tobacco. Crops were maintained by slave labor.

Question 9: Middle Colonies

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Geography: This region had rich, fertile soil and a mild climate. Mostly flat land with some wide valleys and swift rivers.

Question 10: Middle Colonies

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Climate: Moderate summers and cold to moderate winters.

Question 11: New England

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Economy: This region's economy was largely fishing and logging. Because this region did not have good farmland, these colonies had to import food and use their natural resources like cod, whales, and lumber to trade.

Question 12: Southern Colonies

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States: Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia

Question 13: Middle Colonies

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Government: Government here guaranteed religious tolerance and banned taxation without representation.

Question 14: Southern Colonies

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Culture: Many wealthy land owners, slaves, and indentured servants. Diverse and unequal society.

Question 15: New England

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Geography: These colonies had a rocky coastline with hills and mountains inland. The soil was sandy, therefore farming was difficult.

Question 16: Southern Colonies

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Government: The land owners of this region held most of the political power.

Question 17: Middle Colonies

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Culture: Colonists here came from many different European countries. Culture included a mix of different traditions and religions.

Question 18: Middle Colonies

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States: New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania