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The 13 Original Colonies QUIZ. Virginia The Virginia Colony was the first of the original 13 colonies. It was classified as one of the Southern Colonies.

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1 The 13 Original Colonies QUIZ

2 Virginia The Virginia Colony was the first of the original 13 colonies. It was classified as one of the Southern Colonies. Virginia was founded in 1607 by John Smith and other colonists including John Rolfe backed by the London Company at Jamestown.John Smith John Rolfe It was named after Queen Elizabeth I of England “the Virgin Queen” Quick Facts: Geography: Mountains, valleys and Coastal plain Climate: Mild winters, hot humid summers Major Industries: Plantation agriculture (tobacco, wheat, corn) and the iron industry Religion: Not dominant in any specific religion

3 New York Quick Facts: Geography: Mountains, lowlands and coastal plain Climate: warm summers and mild winters Major Industries: Good farmland, timber, furs and coal; iron ore Religion: Not dominant in any specific religion The New York Colony was the second of the original 13 colonies Located on the Atlantic coast of North America, classified as a Middle Colony Named after the Duke of York and Albany, the brother of King Charles II

4 Massachusetts Bay Quick Facts: Geography: Jagged coast and hills Climate: mild and short summers leading to long, cold winters Major Industries: Agriculture (fishing, corn, livestock), Manufacturing (lumbering, shipbuilding) Religion: Puritan; No religious Freedom Classified as one of the New England Colonies Founded in 1630 by John Winthrop and other Puritans, at Massachusetts BayJohn WinthropPuritans Named after an Algonquian tribe meaning “At the Great Hill.”

5 Pennsylvan ia Quick Facts: Geography: Mountains, coastal plain and plateau areas Climate: Mild climate with warm summers and mild winters Major Industries: Food production (corn, wheat, livestock); iron ore, lumber, textiles, furs and shipbuilding; textiles (flax and hemp) Religion: Not dominant in any specific religion; Quakers Classified as one of the Middle Colonies Founded in 1682 by William Penn and other colonists.William Penn King Charles II of England decided on the state’s name, which is a combination of the Latin word ' Sylvania ' meaning woodland together with Penn.

6 Maryland Quick Facts: Geography: Coastal plains, peidmont plateau, and the Blue Ridge, separated by the Chesapeake Bay Climate: warm climate Major Industries: Manufacturing (shipbuilding, iron works), Agriculture (corn, wheat, rice, indigo) Religion: Not dominated by a specific religion Classified as one of the Southern Colonies Founded in 1633 by George Calvert, Lord Baltimore and other colonists, at Baltimore.George Calvert, Lord Baltimore King Charles I of England named the new colony Maryland in honor of his wife, Queen Henrietta Maria.

7 Rhode Island Quick Facts: Geography: Flat rolling hills and lowlands Climate: Mild and short summers leading to long, cold winters Major Industries: Agriculture (livestock, dairy, fishing); manufacturing (lumbering); breweries and distilleries producing rum Religion: No religious freedom Classified as one of the New England Colonies Founded in 1636 by Roger Williams and other colonists, such as Anne Hutchinson at Providence.Roger WilliamsAnne Hutchinson Named "Roodt Eylandt" by Adrian Block, the Dutch explorer. The meaning of the name is "red island" referring to the red clay that lined the shore.

8 Connectic ut Quick Facts: Geography: Narrow lowlands and hilly eastern upland Climate: Mild and short summers leading to long, cold winters Major Industries: Agriculture (wheat, corn, fishing) Religion: Puritan; No religious freedom Classified as one of the New England Colonies Founded in 1636 by Thomas Hooker and other colonists, at Hartford.Thomas Hooker Name taken from a Native Indian phrase meaning “river whose water is driven by tides or winds.”

9 New Hampshire Quick Facts: Geography: Low coast, hills, mountains and plateau. Climate: Mild and short summers leading to long, cold winters Major Industries: Agriculture (potatoes, fishing), Manufacturing (textiles, shipbuilding) Religion: No religious freedom Classified as one of the New England Colonies Founded in 1638 by Captain John Mason and John Wheelwright and other colonists.John Mason Named after the English county of Hampshire where Captain John Mason (who received a grant for the land) was raised.

10 Delaware Quick Facts: Geography: Flat lowland, Atlantic Coastal Plain Climate: Mild climate with warm summers and mild winters Major Industries: Exported agricultural products and natural resources including cattle, grain, rice, indigo (dye), wheat Religion: Not dominant in any specific religion Classified as one of the Middle Colonies Founded in 1638 by Peter Minuit and New Sweden Company.Peter Minuit Named after the Delaware River whose name was derived from that of Sir Thomas West (Lord de la Warr) who was Virginia Company's first governor.

11 North Carolina Quick Facts: Geography: Coastal plains, plateau and mountain ranges Climate: Warm climate; hot, humid summers Major Industries: Trade in the Southern colonies included Tobacco, cotton, rice, indigo (dye), lumber, furs, farm products Religion: Not dominant in any specific religion Classified as one of the Southern Colonies Founded in 1653 by the Virginia colonists. - refer to Lords Proprietors and the Charter of Carolina.Lords ProprietorsCharter of Carolina Carolina is derived from the Latin name Carolus, translated as "Charles." The state was named in honor Charles IX of France and then King Charles I and King Charles II of England.

12 New Jersey Quick Facts: Geography: Mountains, lowlands, and Atlantic costal plain Climate: Mild climate with warm summers and mild winters Major Industries: Exported agricultural products and natural resources including cattle, grain, rice, indigo (dye), wheat Religion: Not dominant in any specific religion Classified as one of the Middle Colonies Founded in 1664 by Lord Berkeley and Sir George Carteret. Named after the British island of Jersey, situated in the English Channel and part of the Channel Islands.

13 Georgia Quick Facts: Geography: Hilly coastal plains with plenty of forests Climate: Warm climate; hot, humid summers Major Industries: Agriculture (indigo, rice, sugar) Religion: Not dominant in any specific religion Classified as one of the Southern Colonies Founded in 1732 by James Oglethorpe and other colonists.James Oglethorpe Named after King George II of England.

14 South Carolina Quick Facts: Geography: Mountains, valleys and Coastal plain Climate: Warm climate; mild winters; hot humid summers Major Industries: Agriculture and plantations exporting tobacco, cotton, corn, vegetables, grain, fruit and livestock Religion: Not dominant in any specific religion Classified as one of the Southern Colonies Founded in 1633 by eight English nobles with a Royal Charter from King Charles II - refer to Lords Proprietorsand the Charter of Carolina.Lords ProprietorsCharter of Carolina Carolina is derived from the Latin name Carolus, translated as "Charles." The state was named in honor Charles IX of France and then King Charles I and Charles II of England.

15 Concept Check Its now time to see how much you have learned!

16 Concept Check Which of the following colonies was considered a Middle Colony? A. GeorgiaGeorgia B. VirginiaVirginia C. New YorkNew York D. ConnecticutConnecticut

17 SORRY! YOU MUST GO BACK AND TRY AGAIN WRONG!

18 Concept Check Which of the following was considered the FIRST original colony? A. GeorgiaGeorgia B. VirginiaVirginia C. ConnecticutConnecticut D. Massachusetts BayMassachusetts Bay

19 Concept Check Which of the following colonies was a safe haven for Quakers? A. ConnecticutConnecticut B. Rhode IslandRhode Island C. MarylandMaryland D. PennsylvaniaPennsylvania

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