13 Colonies

Front

In the early 1600s, why did England want colonies in North America? Options: To conquer the Natives, To get more raw materials, To spread religion, To start a new planet

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To get more raw materials

Front

The first permanent English colony was ________ in 1607.

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Jamestown

Front

Which group of colonies had the most diverse (people from many places and religions) population?

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Middle

Front

Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Hampshire make up the

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New England Colonies

Front

Backcountry farmers rebelled against the governor of this colony in 1676 (Bacon's Rebellion)

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Virginia

Front

Which colony was founded as a haven for English Catholics?

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Maryland

Front

Who founded the colony of Pennsylvania?

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William Penn

Front

Which colony is marked with at #2? Options: New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, New Hampshire

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New Hampshire

Front

What was the 1st representative legislature?

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Virginia House of Burgesses

Front

According to the chart, which colonial region specializes in cash crops? Options: New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, Southern Colonies

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Southern Colonies