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Colonial Regions “The 13”French &

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Geography

Name the geographic location fought over during

the French & Indian War.

Ohio River Valley (10)

Which geographic feature separated

the British Colonies from the Natives in

the ORV?

Appalachian Mountains (20)

Name the route of triangular trade that had a great cost in human suffering for

enslaved Africans.

Middle Passage (30)

How did geography affect

the economy of the New England

Region?

The cold, harsh climate and rocky

soil made it difficult to farm.

(40)

Describe why the British were interested in

moving further west.

To farm the ORV, to expand because of overcrowding.

(50)

Cash crops (tobacco, rice, indigo) were

important to which region?

Southern Region (10)

Ben, a Quaker, wants to set up an Oats farm in this

region…

Middle Region (20)

Wheat, barley, and oats are what type

of crops?

Staple Crops (30)

Ship-building requires an

abundance of lumber. Which

region would be most suitable for this?

New England Region (40)

The Puritans, or “Pilgrims,” came to the New World for

this reason, and settled in this region.

Religious Freedom; New England Region (50)

Which region did the town meeting develop in, and

why was it important?

New England Region; discuss

issues related to the town. (10)

Describe the significance of the

Mayflower Compact.

First attempt at self-government in the Americas. (20)

What is a bicameral

legislature?

A law-making body made up of two houses. (30)

What was the purpose of colonial

assemblies?

To provide representative

government; make laws for colonies.

(40)

What is representative government?

Chosen officials whose job it is to make decision for

the people. (50)

Identify the colony settled by the Quakers, and

describe one way they influenced the

colony.

Pennsylvania; first representative self-

government, religious tolerance,

farmed staple crops. (10)

Why did the southern colonies

need to rely on slave labor?

They relied on agriculture to make money – needed lots of

labor! (20)

Why were town meetings and

colonial assemblies created?

To provide representative

government (30)

Name two colonies that were

established for religious freedom.

Pennsylvania (Quakers); Maryland

(Catholics); Massachusetts (Puritans) (40)

How did mercantilism affect

the British colonies?

The colonies were ONLY allowed to trade with Great

Britain. (50)

What is a militia?

Civilians serving as soldiers (10)

Why were the American Indians

more willing to become allies with

the French?

The French were friendlier, not

trying to take their land, and they

traded. (20)

The Treaty of Paris of 1763 gave important

land to the British colonies – what impact

did this have?

Colonists wanted to move west to

farm! (30)

Why did the British want to use

the Ohio River Valley area?

To create settlements for farming (40)

Describe two ways life will change for American Indians after the French &

Indian War.

No longer can trade with France; more

conflict with the British; loss of life in

conflicts; pushed further west (50)

Make your wager

Describe the characteristics of

indentured servitude and slavery, and explain an economic reason why

each system was used in England’s colonies

Slavery: forced labor – cheap labor for agriculture and

economical gains.

Indentured Servants: colonists who worked for a period of

time to pay off a debt – cheap labor, and used to increase

population.