The 13 Colonies Worksheet
Explore the history, geography, and characteristics of the original 13 American Colonies with this informative worksheet.
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The 13 Colonies: A Historical Journey
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Use your knowledge of the 13 Colonies to complete the activities.
1. Which of the following was NOT a New England Colony?
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
Rhode Island
2. The primary crop grown in the Southern Colonies was .
3. The Compact was an agreement signed by the Pilgrims before landing at Plymouth.
4. The Middle Colonies were known as the "Breadbasket Colonies" due to their fertile land and grain production.
True
False
5. Briefly describe one reason why European colonists settled in North America.
Match each colony with its founding purpose or key characteristic.
6. Pennsylvania
a. Haven for Quakers
7. Georgia
b. Debtor's colony and buffer
8. Virginia
c. Economic opportunity (Jamestown)
9. Locate and label the three colonial regions (New England, Middle, Southern) on the map below.
