The 13 Colonies Worksheet
Explore the history, geography, and characteristics of the 13 original American colonies with this engaging worksheet for 6th graders.
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The 13 Colonies
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided map to help you answer some questions.
1. Which region of the 13 Colonies relied heavily on cash crops like tobacco and cotton?
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
Western Colonies
2. What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Plymouth Colony?
Economic gain through gold mining
Religious freedom for Separatists
Strategic military outpost
Trade with Native Americans
3. The Colonies were known for their shipbuilding, fishing, and trade.
4. William Penn founded the colony of as a safe haven for Quakers.
5. The first permanent English settlement in North America was in 1607.
6. The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1492.
True
False
7. The Middle Colonies were known as the 'breadbasket colonies' due to their fertile land and grain production.
True
False
8. Name three of the 13 original colonies.
9. Briefly describe one major difference between the economies of the New England Colonies and the Southern Colonies.
Look at the map below and answer the questions.
10. Identify one colony located in the New England region.
11. Which colony is directly south of New York?