The Southern Colonies: Vocabulary & Concepts
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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet helps students understand key vocabulary and concepts related to the Southern Colonies of the 13 American Colonies. It includes activities focused on explaining, comparing, analyzing, and outlining important ideas.
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The Southern Colonies: Vocabulary & Concepts
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Introduction to the Southern Colonies
Source A: Description of the Southern Colonies
'The Southern Colonies, including Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, were characterized by large plantations, the use of enslaved labor, and a focus on cash crops such as tobacco, rice, and indigo.' Provenance: Historical overview from a textbook on early American history.
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Define the term 'plantation' as it relates to the Southern Colonies. (2 marks)
[2 marks]2.
Explain why cash crops such as tobacco and rice were important to the Southern economy. (3 marks)
[3 marks]3.
Compare the social structure of the Southern Colonies with that of the Northern Colonies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Outline the role of enslaved Africans in the economy of the Southern Colonies. (3 marks)
[3 marks]5.
Analyse the impact of slavery on Southern society during the 18th century. (5 marks)
[5 marks]6.
Compare the economies of the Southern Colonies with those of the Northern Colonies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Explain the significance of the 'Plantation System' in shaping Southern society. (3 marks)
[3 marks]8.
Outline the main features of the economy in the Southern Colonies during the 18th century. (3 marks)
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