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Physical features include:• The Appalachian Mountains• The Boston HarborThe land was hilly, rocky and not suitable for farming. The coastline was steep and jagged.

Winters were long and harsh for the New England colonists, and many people died because of the cold.

Summers were mild. They were warm and not too hot.

The New England colonies had access to a great coastline. The coastline of the Atlantic Ocean provided abundant fishing opportunities and jobs for the people of this region.

Good harbors, fishing, and ship building opportunities paved the way for port cities to grow in this region. The port cities grew into trade centers, so more and more people flocked to the area.

Fishing opened the door for other economic opportunities. Since fishermen need ships, the ship building industry boomed and became one of the most important jobs for New Englanders.

• People who settled in the New England colonies were seeking religious freedom.

• Puritans and Pilgrims settled here.• Many of their social gatherings

were held at church.• They held town meetings to

discuss political issues.

Physical features include:• The Appalachian Mountains• Coastal lowlands • Good harbors • Rivers

Fertile land made the area perfect for farming.

• The climate was moderate. • The winters were cold and

summers were warm.

Fertile soil in the Mid-Atlantic region made this area perfect for farming. Colonists in this area grew enough crops to sell to other regions and countries. They grew many types of grain like corn, rye, and wheat for trade.

The rich soil and climate also made the area great for raising livestock. Corn and grains were also grown to feed the animals.

Good harbors and coastal areas also provided this region with valuable fishing opportunities.

• People who settled in the Mid-Atlantic colonies came from several different countries.

• Settlers of many different cultures and religions made their homes here.

• Political matters were settled in large towns where more people lived.

Physical features include:• The Appalachian Mountains• Hilly Piedmont• Atlantic Coastal Plains • Rivers• Good harbors

• The climate was warm and humid.

• Winters were cool but not too cold.

• The climate made the region perfect for farming.

The warm, humid climate and rich soil made the Southern region good for growing crops. Agriculture was very important in the Southern colonies. They grew cotton, tobacco, rice, sugarcane, and indigo for trade.

Forests provided the region with another valuable resource, wood. The wood was used for building materials and manufacturing other items like wagons, wheels, and tools.

• Many colonists in the south lived on farms.• Very large farms were called plantations.• Large plantation owners had indentured servants and

slaves that took care of most of the work. • Indentured servants were people brought to America by

large landowners. The servants could not afford to pay for their passage so they agreed to work for the landowner for a period of time to pay for their journey.

• Churches were the main location for social gatherings.

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People who lived in the New England colonies most likely had which of the following jobs?a. Farming b. Raising livestockc. Ship building and fishing

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What was the climate like for the people of the New England colonies?

b. Warm, humid summers and mild winters.c. Cold winters and hot summers

a. Harsh winters and mild summers

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Which colonial region was settled by Puritans and Pilgrims seeking religious freedom?

c. Mid-Atlantic

a. New Englandb. Southern

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Which colonial region was settled by people with many different cultural and religious backgrounds?

a. New Englandb. Mid-Atlanticc. Southern

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Which colonial region was likely the home for livestock owners and farmers?a. New Englandb. Mid-Atlanticc. Southern

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Which colonial region contained rocky soil and a jagged coastline?

a. Southern

c. New Englandb. Mid-Atlantic

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Which colonists were farmers and plantation owners who grew cotton and tobacco?

a. New Englandb. Southernc. Mid-Atlantic


Which crops were grown by colonists living in the Southern region?

c. Watermelon, apples, and peaches

a. Corn, cotton, tobacco, and indigob. Grains like wheat and rye


Large farms, called _________, were spread throughout the Southern colonies.

c. Settlements

a. Plantationsb. Trade centers


Which colonial region had access to good harbors where trade centers were established?

a. New Englandb. Mid-Atlanticc. Southern d. All of the above


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