Brainpopjr: Thirteen Colonies

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Which happened FIRST? Pilgrims landed in Plymouth. Colonists founded Jamestown. The Constitution was written and signed.

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Colonists founded Jamestown.

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Which group of colonies was known as the "Bread Colonies"?

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Middle Colonies.

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

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

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Which is part of the Middle Colonies?

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Delaware

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

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They wanted to choose their own leaders.

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

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

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

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They wanted freedom to practice their own religion.

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Why is Delaware known as "the first state"?

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Delaware was the first state to approve the US Constitution.

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Why was the U.S. constitution written?

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Rules and laws were needed for the new country.

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What is the name of this Colony?

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Georgia