Question

place the characteristics of the new england colonies under the colony with which they are associated.
maryland

• attracted both protestant and catholic settlers.
• many protestants, catholics, and jews came to gain religious freedom.
• sir george calvert (lord baltimore)

virginia

• founded by a joint - stock company looking for gold in north america.
• had an elected assembly called the house of burgesses.
• the plantation economy relied on tobacco farmers.

south carolina

• hot and humid summers. mild winters that were not difficult to survive.
• mild winters, and hot summers.
• lumber, fishing, shipping, and farming were all important to the economy.
• wetlands, forested mountains, and red clay.

georgia

• high demand for field labor led to the enslavement of native americans, large numbers of indentured servants, and eventually enslaved africans.
• originally banned drinking alcohol and slavery.

possible answers

• low, fertile land.
• established as a debtors colony where prisoners could go to avoid jail.
• exported cash crops like rice, indigo, and tobacco.
• founded as a colony where \bold\ catholics could practice their religion freely.
• developed a plantation economy.
• short winters and long summers.
• the warm climate made it suitable for widespread plantations.
• located between spanish florida and the extremely wealthy colony of south carolina.
• eventually was split into two different colonies.
• in latin, the name means \charles land\.
• cold and rainy winters. hot and humid summers.
• james oglethorpe
• originally given to 8 of the kings friends (the lords proprietors)

Explanation:

Match the characteristics to the appropriate New - England colony based on historical facts. Maryland was known for religious freedom for both Protestants and Catholics and was associated with Sir George Calvert. Virginia was founded by a joint - stock company, had the House of Burgesses, and a tobacco - based plantation economy. South Carolina had a climate suitable for certain economic activities and specific geographical features. Georgia was initially a debtors colony, had restrictions on alcohol and slavery at first, and high demand for field labor.

Answer:

Maryland:

• Attracted both Protestant and Catholic settlers.
• Many Protestants, Catholics, and Jews came to gain religious freedom.
• Sir George Calvert (Lord Baltimore).
• Founded as a colony where "bold" Catholics could practice their religion freely.

Virginia:

• Founded by a joint - stock company looking for gold in North America.
• Had an elected assembly called the House of Burgesses.
• The plantation economy relied on tobacco farmers.
• Developed a plantation economy.
• Exported cash crops like rice, indigo, and tobacco.

South Carolina:

• Hot and humid summers. Mild winters that were not difficult to survive.
• Mild winters, and hot summers.
• Lumber, fishing, shipping, and farming were all important to the economy.
• Wetlands, forested mountains, and red clay.
• The warm climate made it suitable for widespread plantations.

Georgia:

• High demand for field labor led to the enslavement of native Americans, large numbers of indentured servants, and eventually enslaved Africans.
• Originally banned drinking alcohol and slavery.
• Established as a debtors colony where prisoners could go to avoid jail.
• Located between Spanish Florida and the extremely wealthy colony of South Carolina.
• James Oglethorpe.
• Originally given to 8 of the King's Friends (The Lords Proprietors).