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Which of the following were the Southern Colonies?
What was the climate like in the Southern Colonies?
The warmest of the three regions with the longest growing season.
What was a significant aspect of the geography of the Southern Colonies?
Broad coastal plain that was hilly and covered with forests.
What natural resources were found in the Southern Colonies?
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What religions were practiced in the Southern Colonies?
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Who founded Jamestown, the first English Colony in the New World?
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What was the main economic activity in Virginia?
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The law in Virginia mandated worship in the Anglican Church.
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What was the purpose of founding Maryland?
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What was a primary focus of manufacturing in Maryland?
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When was the Colony of North Carolina established?
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What was the main economic focus of North Carolina?
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What was the Colony of South Carolina initially part of?
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What economic activities were central to the colony of South Carolina?
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Who established the Colony of Georgia?
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Study Notes
Southern Colonies Overview
- Comprised Virginia, Maryland, North and South Carolina, and Georgia.
- Rural society distinct from New England and Middle Colonies.
Population and Diversity
- Diverse population with various European nationalities.
- Primarily English settlers in Virginia along with Catholic refuge in Maryland.
Climate and Geography
- Warmest climate among the three colonial regions, ideal for agriculture.
- Geography features broad, coastal plains, hilly terrains, and forested areas.
Natural Resources
- Rich farmland good for crops, along with forests and ample fish resources.
Religious Landscape
- Religion had minimal influence on daily life of colonists.
- Variety of religious practices present, including Baptists and Anglicans.
Virginia
- Jamestown, founded in 1607, was the first English colony in the New World.
- Economic focus on plantation agriculture, particularly tobacco, wheat, and corn.
- Mandatory worship in the Anglican Church, with low tolerance for non-Christian beliefs.
Maryland
- Founded in 1632 by George Calvert, offering refuge for persecuted Catholics.
- Key settlements began in 1634 with the arrival on the ships Dove and Ark.
- Economy focused on shipbuilding, iron works, and agriculture (corn, wheat, rice, indigo).
- Established diversity in religion with a policy of separation of church and state.
North Carolina
- Established in 1653 by Virginia colonists.
- Charter granted to eight English proprietors, leading to a notable demographic diversity.
- Economy based on plantation agriculture producing indigo, rice, and tobacco.
- Tolerance of various religions practiced in the colony.
South Carolina
- Founded in 1663 and originally part of the larger Carolina territory.
- Economy primarily based on plantation agriculture; key crops included indigo, rice, tobacco, and cotton.
- Population diversity contributed to a wide range of religious beliefs and practices.
Georgia
- Established in 1732 by James Oglethorpe as the last of the English colonies.
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Test your knowledge about the Southern Colonies, including Virginia, Maryland, North and South Carolina, and Georgia. This quiz covers key aspects such as population diversity, climate, geography, natural resources, and religious practices. Explore how these factors shaped the society and economy of the colonies.
