13 Colonies

Front

Why did European settlers form colonies around the east coast of North America?

Back

It was the easiest place to reach when Europeans sailed across the Atlantic.

Front

What is the name of this colony? Options: South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland

Back

Georgia

Front

Why did the pilgrims come to a new land and form a settlement?

Back

They wanted freedom to practice their own religion

Front

Why is Delaware known as "the first state"?

Back

Delaware was the first state to approve the U.S. Constitution.

Front

Why was the constitution written?

Back

Rules and laws were needed for the new country

Front

Which happened first?

• Pilgrims landed in Plymouth
• Colonists founded Jamestown
• The constitution was written and signed
• The American revolutionary war began

Back

Colonists founded Jamestown

Front

Which group of colonies was known as the "bread colonies"?

Back

Middle Colonies

Front

What happened to many of the native people when Europeans began establishing settlements?

Back

They were forced to move, forced into slavery, or were killed.

Front

Which is part of the middle colonies? Options: Conneticult, Maryland, Georgia, Delaware

Back

Georgia

Front

Colonists wanted to separate from Great Britain. What was one of their reasons?

Back

They wanted to chose their own leaders