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Unit 2, Period 2 (1607 to 1754): Colonial America
Quick questions on The Regions of British Colonies - AP US History Topic 2.3
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What is the Middle colonies (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware)?Show answer
The Middle colonies had fertile soil and a moderate climate, becoming the "breadbasket" that exported grain. They were the most diverse region in ethnicity and religion. Pennsylvania, founded by the Quaker William Penn, was known for religious tolerance and relatively fair early dealings with Native peoples.
What is the Chesapeake (Virginia, Maryland)?Show answer
The Chesapeake was founded for profit, beginning with Jamestown (1607). Its warm climate and rich soil suited tobacco, grown on large plantations. Labor came first from indentured servants (poor migrants who worked years for passage and land) and, increasingly after the late 1600s, from enslaved Africans.
What is q1?Show answer
Which region was known as the "breadbasket" and for its diversity? [Recall]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain why the Southern colonies depended on enslaved labor more than New England. [Short explanation]
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