The Southern Colonies

Question 1

Think about what it was like to be a young European settler in Pennsylvania. For each statement, identify whether it is a benefit of living in the colony or a drawback.The land is fertile. We miss our old friends. My father owns the land we farm. We are free to practice our religion. Sometimes I feel afraid of the vast wilderness.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

X benefit; drawback; Selection 1: benefit; Selection 2: drawback; Selection 3: benefit; Selection 4: benefit; Selection 5: drawback

Question 2

What seems to be the purpose of this document that was written by William Penn?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to encourage people to move to Pennsylvania

Question 3

According to Penn, the sky is almost always✔ clear and sunnycloudyrainy

Revolt · Accepted Answer

clear and sunny

Question 4

According to the text, what benefits would a colonist enjoy by moving to Pennsylvania? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a wide variety of fruits and vegetables; plenty of water

Question 5

According to the text, how large a plot are settlers given altogether?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

20,000 acres

Question 6

What else do all city lots have access to? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

water; a street

Question 7

Read the underlined text.Penn is saying that the city lots are ✔ extremely valuableworthlessexpensive.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

extremely valuable

Question 8

What “selling point” about Pennsylvania does this painting show?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

There were peaceful relations with American Indians.

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