13 Colonies Review

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Also known as "Separatists," these Protestant reformers wanted to fully separate from the Church of England.

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Pilgrims

Answer explanation

The question asks about a group of Protestant reformers, who wanted to completely separate from the Church of England and were known as 'Separatists'. Among the given options, Pilgrims fits the description. They were a group of English separatists who sought religious freedom, ultimately leading to their voyage to the New World on the Mayflower.

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Who founded the colony of Massachusetts Bay?

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Puritans

Answer explanation

The Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded in 1628 by a group of Puritans from England. The Pilgrims and Quakers, although they were also English separatists seeking religious freedom, had founded different colonies—Plymouth Colony and Pennsylvania respectively. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Puritans'.

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The land that became known as the colony of New York was first owned by what country?

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The Dutch

Answer explanation

The area now known as New York was originally explored by the Dutch in the early 17th century, and was named New Netherland. Therefore, the correct answer is 'The Dutch' or 'The Netherlands'. Both options refer to the same entity and are considered correct.

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What was the last colony founded?

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Georgia

Answer explanation

The last colony to be founded was Georgia. It was established in 1732, much later than the other options, Carolina and New York, which were established in the 17th century. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is Georgia.

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Which law stated that no Christian should "be in any way troubled for following his or her religion?" Options:

The Maryland Toleration Act

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The Massachusetts Toleration Act

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The Virginia Toleration Act

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The Maryland Toleration Act

Answer explanation

The Maryland Toleration Act, passed in 1649, is the law that stated no Christian should 'be in any way troubled for following his or her religion.' This act was one of the earliest laws establishing religious tolerance in the British North American colonies.

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Which colony was founded as a refuge for Catholics? Options: North Carolina, Delaware, Maryland

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Maryland

Answer explanation

The colony of Maryland was founded as a refuge for Catholics by George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore, in the early 17th century. The other options, North Carolina and Delaware, do not have such historical context relating to Catholic refugees.

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Lord Baltimore founded which colony?
Options: Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, South Carolina

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Maryland

Answer explanation

Lord Baltimore, also known as George Calvert, was the founder of the colony of Maryland. This colony was created as a place for Roman Catholics who were being persecuted in England. None of the other options listed; Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina, were founded by Lord Baltimore.

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Why was Roanoke Island known as the "Lost Colony"?

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several groups of colonists disappeared

Answer explanation

Roanoke Island was known as the 'Lost Colony' because several groups of colonists disappeared. Despite several attempts made to establish settlements, the colonists vanished under mysterious circumstances, leaving no trace behind. This made the island renowned as the 'Lost Colony'.

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The first group of settlers came to the New England colonies in Plymouth aboard the: Nina, Santa Maria, Mayflower

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Mayflower

Answer explanation

The first set of settlers arrived in the New England colonies on a ship called the Mayflower, not the Nina or the Santa Maria. The Mayflower is a historically significant ship as it brought the Pilgrims from England to the New World in 1620, marking the beginning of large-scale European colonization in North America.

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Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island

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New England Colonies