13 Colonies Study Guide

How it all began: Colonist began arriving from several different Countries: England, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Germany. In 1607, Jamestown (now Virginia) became the first permanent settlement to be recognized as a Colony. In 1620 the Pilgrims arrived and set up a settlement in Plymouth which later became the Colony of Massachusetts. The Colonies were then broken into 3 basic regions based upon their location, farming and chief products.

THE New England Colonies Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Connecticut

The New England Colonies were known for farming and fishing. Boston served as a major city for trading. The soil was rocky and the climate not good for farming. Religion: Puritan in Massachusetts, religious freedom in Roger William’s colony of Rhode Island Products: Ships, Lumber (wood), Fish, rum

THE Middle Colonies

New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware

The Middle Colonies had lots of farms and factories. Many types of grains, like wheat, were grown by the Middle Colonies. Factory workers made iron products (like guns) and barrels. The soil and climate were good for farming. Religions: Quaker and Catholic Crops/Products: Wheat, iron goods- guns

THE Southern Colonies Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia

The Southern Colonies were famous for their farming. The soil was fertile and the growing season was long. Many profitable crops included rice, greens and tobacco. Religion: Baptist, religion not as important Crops: Tobacco, Indigo, Rice The Triangular Trade, also called the Slave Trade

Quote from a slave describing the Middle Passage: “I now realized I would never again return to Africa. As I was realizing this, the crew sent me to the lower decks of the ship. Everybody down there was crying and the smell was worse than anything I had ever smelled in my life. It was so bad I became sick and could not eat. When I refused to eat they grabbed my hands, tied my feet, and whipped me. 13 Colonies Study Guide

Possible Short Answer Questions

1. Compare and contrast the chief products traded (crops or natural resources) in the New England Colonies versus the Middle and Southern Colonies.

New England Colony Products Middle & Southern Colony Products/Crops ______

2. Give two different reasons why colonists would’ve wanted to go to your colony (the colony you researched for your project). “Our colony was great because…..”

1. ______

2. ______

3. Explain the Triangular Trade (the slave trade). What products were traded during each leg of the journey? What was the Middle Passage? Can you describe that part of the trade?

4. Compare and contrast the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Colonies around the topic of religion. MA RI

Religion Map Section You will be asked to correctly label a map of the 13 colonies and shade in each of the 3 regions. Each correctly labeled colony will be worth 2 points and each correct spelling of the colony is worth 1 point.