Directions: Answer the following questions.

1. Maryland was a religious haven, and the first explorer to reach Chesapeake bay in the 17th century was?

A. George Calvert
B. William Claiborne
C. John Smith
D. Pedro Menendez


2. What were strong industries in the New England colonies?

A. Fishing and Lumber
B. Agriculture
C. Oil Production
D. Construction


3. What type of cash crops were produced in the Middle Colonies?

A. Tobacco
B. Indigo
C. Corn and Wheat
D. Cotton


4. The Middle Colonies were founded mainly for what reason?

A. Haven for debtors
B. Religion
C. Economic Reasons
D. Political Freedom


5. The Southern economy was based on?

A. Oil Production
B. Shipping
C. Fur trade
D. Agriculture


6. The people of the Southern Colony originated from?

A. Spain
B. England
C. All the rest of Europe
D. All of the above


To complete the first part of this quiz, answer map questions 1-5 only. Go to the following site:(Site)http://www.hartfordjt1.k12.wi.us/cen_indx/bkieckheferC/colonies.htm


For the second part of this quiz, using the information from the three completed bubble maps, write a paragraph that compares and contrasts the colonies. Remember the focus is economics, geography and the people.