The 13 Original Colonies Created by Mrs. Dunne

Which was the first colony established by the English? The first colony was Virginia. It was a southern colony.

Virginia It was first settled by men. Women & children came later. The men came in search of riches. They wanted to find gold. They were not eager to do a lot of physical labor and were ill- prepared to meet some of the challenges.

How did they make money? The settlers at Jamestown did not find gold, but they were able to make money. They grew two cash crops: tobacco and cotton and sold them in England.

A Resource of the Southern Colonies The soil was rich, and there was a long growing season. This made it perfect for farming. The farms were large and many workers were needed to harvest the crop.

What did farmers do when the soil was depleted of minerals? Farmers in the South often had large farms called plantations. They moved to other pieces of land in search of rich soil after six or seven years.

Many Workers Were Needed to Harvest the Crop Indentured servants were used. These people agreed to work for the farmer for usually seven years if the farmer paid their passage to the New World. Slaves were also used, but they were brought from Africa against their will.

Name the Southern Colonies The Southern colonies were Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

What was the next colony to be established by the English? The Massachusetts Bay Colony

Who established the Massachusetts Bay Colony? The Pilgrims and the Puritans settled in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Both groups were looking for religious freedom. Both groups fled England with the hopes of finding a better life in America

Were the Puritans Tolerant of Other Religions? Puritans were faithful Protestants. They were not tolerant of other religions. Even though they themselves experienced discrimination in England, they weren’t accepting of other religious beliefs. They tried to crush any signs of dissent within their own ranks.

Who Were Some of the Dissenters? Roger Williams believed in religious tolerance. He also questioned the Puritans right to take the Indians’ land. He left Massachusetts Bay Colony and formed his own colony in Rhode Island.

Another Dissenter Anne Hutchinson was expelled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. She questioned the authority of the leaders of the Puritan Church. She believed that people should pray to God rather than depend on church teachings. She was put on trial for her beliefs. She started her own settlement in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

Which Minister Left the Massachusetts Bay Colony? Thomas Hooker, a minister for the Puritan Church, believed that each church should be independent and be able to select their own leaders. This view was not widely accepted, so he and about 100 followers founded the colony of Connecticut.

What were the names of New England colonies? They were Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, & Rhode Island.

How Did People Make a Living in New England? The rocky soil and the hard winters made farming difficult. The crops grown in this region were wheat, corn, hay, and flax. Because farming wasn’t easy, many colonists looked for occupations in other areas.

What Made This Region Special? Excellent harbors promoted trade. The ocean provided many types of fish, so fishing became an important industry. The vast forests provided lumber for shipbuilding.

What colonies made up the Mid-Atlantic Colonies? They were Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, & Delaware.

Who Made up the People of the Mid-Atlantic Colonies? These colonies had people from different countries and different religions. The diverse population included Quakers, Scots-Irish, Germans, Dutch, Swedes, and immigrants from other European countries.

Was farming successful in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies? The land was good for farming. The soil was not as rocky as the soil in the New England colonies. The climate was better for growing crops. It had longer summers and enough rainfall. The Middle colonies were nicknamed the “breadbasket colonies” because wheat grew so well there.

What were the Mid-Atlantic colonies like? The Mid-Atlantic colonies had thriving cities as well as successful farms. Philadelphia was one of the most important cities in colonial America.

Why were large navigable rivers important to the Mid-Atlantic Colonies ? Large navigable rivers flowed through each of the colonies and promoted trade. Great cities grew along these rivers. New York City grew at the mouth of the Hudson River. Philadelphia was founded near the mouth of the Delaware River.

Who Was William Penn? William Penn was a man that believed in religious toleration and fairness. William Penn was a Quaker. He started the colony of Pennsylvania and “the city of brotherly love”, Philadelphia. He worked with the Native Americans to achieve peaceful treaties and purchases of land. He offered land and freedom of religion to those who settled in Pennsylvania.

Who Lived in Pennsylvania? The Quakers settled in Pennsylvania. They were known for their toleration of religious groups such as Jews, Mennonites, and Muslims. They believed that all people were equal and were all basically good. They also felt that every moment should be spent in a useful task or in good thought.

Who else settled in Pennsylvania? Germans seeking religious freedom and a better life settled there. They were farmers and skilled workers. They were famous for their crafts, barns, homes built on top of cellars, conestoga wagons, and the long- barrel rifle.

Did any other groups settle in Pennsylvania? The Scotch–Irish also settled in this area. They were originally from Scotland and moved to northern Ireland. When they came to America, they wanted freedom of religion and opportunities to farm and hunt.

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