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Who Settled the Southern Colonies?
Directions: Completely answer the following questions in complete sentences.
Geography—What was the geography of Jamestown like?
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Religion—The man who founded Maryland was Catholic. He had been treated badly in England. What
religions did Maryland allow?
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Government—The House of Burgesses was a group of men who met in Virginia. They made all the rules
for the colony. How was this different than having a king?
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Economics—Plantations were very important to the southern economy. Name some of the cash crops in
the South.
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