
Chapters 2.3-2.5 New England, Middle and Southern Colonies
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Dennis Cox
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following colonies was NOT part of the original New England Colonies?
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New York
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Open Ended
How do YOU think Puritanism shaped the early development of the New England colonies?
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Draw
Draw Mr. Ceeeee a picture of what YOU think a ship may have looked like back in the colonial era?
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Open Ended
What do you think were some of the main goals of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a key reason for the founding of Plymouth Colony?
To seek gold and riches
To escape religious persecution
To expand the British Empire
To establish trade with Native Americans
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Multiple Select
Which of the following statements are true about the Connecticut and New Haven Colonies?
Connecticut was founded by Thomas Hooker.
New Haven was established in 1638.
They merged in 1662 to form Connecticut Colony.
They were known for the Mayflower Compact.
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Fill in the Blanks
Rhode Island was founded by
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Multiple Choice
What was a major economic activity in New Hampshire during colonial times?
Cotton farming
Fishing and shipbuilding
Mining gold
Tobacco cultivation
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Open Ended
How do you think the relationship between colonists and Native Americans evolved in New England?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a legacy of the New England Colonies?
Laid foundation for American democracy
Established traditions of education and literacy
Developed a strong maritime economy
Promoted slavery as a main economic activity
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Open Ended
Explain how religious, economic, and cultural factors contributed to the development of early American society in New England.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a major factor that shaped the unique character of New England and influenced the development of early American society?
Religious freedom from persecution
Abundant gold resources
Warm climate year-round
Lack of maritime trade
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Multiple Choice
How did colonial New England differ from other regions in the colonies?
It provided many well-maintained roads.
It established strong trade ties with England.
It developed a thriving ocean-based economy.
It supported a large number of subsistence farmers.
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Open Ended
How do you think the religious, economic, and cultural characteristics of the New England Colonies influenced their development?
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Multiple Choice
What are the four colonies that comprised the New England Colonies?
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware
Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi
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