Thirteen Colonies

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Objective

I can compare and contrast life in at least two of the thirteen English colonies.

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Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Describe the main economic activities in the New England colonies and explain why these activities were important for their survival.

2

What were the primary reasons people settled in the New England colonies, according to the video?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe one similarity and one difference between the economies of the New England and Southern colonies. Describe one similarity and one difference between the reasons people settled in the Middle and New England colonies.

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