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Essay Planning: The Southern Colonies of the 13 Colonies

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the Southern Colonies, focusing on their characteristics, economy, society, and contrasting perspectives.

Topics covered:

#Analyze the characteristics of the Southern Colonies
#History
#Develop structured essay plans with clear arguments and evidence
#The 13 Colonies
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Southern Colonies
#Compare the economy and society of the Southern Colonies with other regions

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Essay Planning: The Southern Colonies of the 13 Colonies

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Essay Planning: The Southern Colonies

Essay Title/Question:

How did the characteristics of the Southern Colonies influence their development during the 17th and 18th centuries?

Introduction: Thesis statement

Outline your overall argument about the importance of the Southern Colonies' features.

Point 1: Economic foundations

Explain the role of agriculture, especially plantation farming, in shaping the economy of the Southern Colonies.

Point 2: Social structure

Compare the social hierarchy and community life in the Southern Colonies with other regions.

Counter-argument: Challenges or limitations

Analyse possible weaknesses or issues faced by the Southern Colonies, such as dependence on slavery or conflicts with indigenous peoples.

Conclusion: Summarise and evaluate

Outline how the characteristics discussed influenced the overall development of the Southern Colonies.

1.
Explain why the economy of the Southern Colonies was based on plantation farming. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the social structure of the Southern Colonies with the New England Colonies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the main features of Southern society during the 17th and 18th centuries. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
4.
Explain the role of slavery in the development of the Southern Colonies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse how geographic features affected the development of the Southern Colonies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the economic development of the Southern Colonies with that of the Middle Colonies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline some challenges faced by the Southern Colonies during their development. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Analyse the impact of economic and social features of the Southern Colonies on their identity. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
9.
Compare the perspectives of different groups (planters, indentured servants, Native Americans) on the development of the Southern Colonies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
10.
Evaluate how the features of the Southern Colonies contributed to their unique regional identity. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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