Colonial America
Social Studies
Colonial America starts at 4 and continues till grade 5.
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Describe one difference between the economies of the New England and Southern Colonies.
Describe one way colonial life was different from life today.
Describe one way the geography of New England affected how people lived there.
In the context of Colonial America, what is a 'charter'?
Name one cash crop that was important to the economy of the Southern Colonies.
Name one way Native Americans helped the early colonists survive.
The colony of Maryland was founded as a safe place for which religious group?
What is a colony?
What was the main reason the Pilgrims came to America? (1) To find gold (2) To escape religious persecution (3) To become kings (4) To join the Native Americans
Which colonial region relied most on enslaved labor for its plantations? (1) New England (2) Middle Colonies (3) Southern Colonies (4) Western Colonies
Which colonial region was known for its religious diversity? (1) New England (2) Middle Colonies (3) Southern Colonies (4) Western Colonies
Which colony was founded as a place for people who owed money to start over? (1) Georgia (2) New York (3) Virginia (4) Pennsylvania
Fill in the blank: The __________ Colonies had the most diverse population.
Fill in the blank: The __________ Colonies were known as the 'breadbasket' colonies.
Fill in the blank: The __________ Colonies were known for their large plantations and use of enslaved labor.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a religious movement that swept through the colonies in the 1700s.
True or False: All colonists were free to choose their own religion.
True or False: Colonial America had no cities, only small villages and farms.
True or False: Colonial children usually went to school all year long.
True or False: The colonists had to follow the laws made by the King of England.
