13 colonies flashcards

What are the New England colonies?

Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut.

Founded for religious freedom?

Massachusetts was founded by Puritans seeking religious freedom.

True or false: Virginia was the first colony.

True, because it was established in 1607.

Difference between Pilgrims and Puritans.

Pilgrims sought separation from the Church of England; Puritans wanted to reform it.

Fill in the blank: Georgia was founded as a __________.

buffer colony against Spanish Florida.

What is the climate like in the Southern colonies?

Warm climate with long growing seasons for crops like tobacco.

True or false: The Middle colonies were known for their diversity.

True, because they had various ethnic groups and religions.

Which colony was founded for debtors?

Georgia was founded as a place for debtors and the poor.

What industry was important in New England?

Fishing, shipbuilding, and trade were vital to the New England economy.

What was the main export of the Southern colonies?

Cash crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo.

The Mayflower Compact established what?

A self-governing agreement among the Pilgrims in 1620.

Fill in the blank: Pennsylvania was founded by __________.

William Penn for Quakers.

What role did slaves play in the colonies?

They worked on plantations, especially in the Southern colonies.

What was the capital of the Massachusetts colony?

Boston was the capital and a major port city.

True or false: Rhode Island was founded for economic reasons.

False, because it was founded for religious freedom.