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Characteristics of the Colonies

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Question 1
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The main motivation in these colonies was to make money.

Question 2
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Colonists in these colonies wanted to keep their family unit together and be able to practice their own religion.

Question 3
3.

These colonies were almost entirely agricultural.

Question 4
4.

These colonies produced iron, paper, and textiles.

Question 5
5.

Boston was a major port in these colonies.

Question 6
6.

The main motivation in these colonies was to practice their own religion or make money.

Question 7
7.

A main feature of these colonies were plantations.

Question 8
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Since many of the colonists of these colonies did not bring their families, they were perfect for the hard work required in ironworks and shipyards.

Question 9
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These colonies were largely farming and fishing communities.

Question 10
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Tobacco, rice and indigo were major crops of these colonies.

Question 11
11.

What were some similarities that the colonies shared?

Optional Sentence Stems:
The colonies were similar because ____________________.
_________ Colonies and ___________ Colonies were similar because ____________________.

Question 12
12.

What were some differences that the colonies shared?

Optional Sentence Stems:
The colonies were different because ____________________.
_________ Colonies and ___________ Colonies were different because ____________________.