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New England Colonies Exploration

A worksheet for 3rd graders to learn about the New England Colonies, their geography, economy, and daily life.

Grade 3 Social studies HistoryU.S. HistoryNew England Colonies
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D2.His.2.3-5. Explain how and why people living in different historical contexts made choices that were significant for their time.

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New England Colonies Exploration

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1. Which of these was NOT a New England Colony?

a

Massachusetts

b

Virginia

c

Connecticut

d

Rhode Island

2. The New England Colonies were known for which type of climate?

a

Warm all year

b

Mild winters, hot summers

c

Cold winters, short summers

d

Always rainy

3. Many people came to the New England Colonies seeking   freedom.

4. The main jobs in the New England Colonies were fishing, shipbuilding, and  .

5. The soil in the New England Colonies was very good for farming.

T

True

F

False

6. Whaling was an important industry in the New England Colonies.

T

True

F

False

7. Look at the map below. Name two of the New England Colonies you see.

Map of New England Colonies

8. Why was the ocean important to the New England Colonies?