Exploration & Colonization Review
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New England: fishing, shipbuilding, lumber, trade, early industry Middle: cash crops (wheat, barley, rye), lumber, artisans, fishing [combination of NE & S] Southern: cash crops (tobacco, rice, indigo)—large plantations 1st representative government in the English Colonies Help from Native Americans; leadership of John Smith; TOBACCO It created a self-government for Plymouth Colony; created laws for “the good of the colony” To make money off of its American Colonies They resented it because they wanted the freedom to trade with other countries The purpose of the colonies is to benefit (make money for) the home country (Mercantilism) Jamestown was founded Jamestown is founded; colonists grow tobacco; House of Burgesses is formed; Mayflower Compact is signed; Pilgrims arrive at Plymouth Along the Atlantic coast Slaves in the English Colonies A. Rhode Island- for religious freedom Connecticut- for religious freedom Separatists (Pilgrims)-for religious freedom Quakers- for religious freedom Georgia – refuge for English debtors The geography (land) of an area or region determines that region’s economy (what they do to make money). All three of these are examples of self-government/representative government Virginia-House of Burgesses Massachusetts-the Mayflower Compact Connecticut- the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut 15. A. Catholics B. Separatists C. Debtors D. Quakers 16. Because the climate and geography of the south allowed for cash crops to be grown on a large scale. 17. Because the climate and geography of the north did not allow for large scale agriculture. 18. To make money for the Virginia Company and the King of England 19. The Separatists (Pilgrims) wanted religious freedom. 20. Rice, tobacco, and indigo 21. The Southern Colonies because of plantation agriculture 22. Because the geography and the climate did not allow them to grow crops on a large scale Download 6.99 Kb. Share with your friends:
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