Quizzez Creating the 13 Colonies

Multiple Choice

Which of the following states was one of the original 13 colonies?

• California

• New York

• Texas

• Florida

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Fill in the blank: The New England Colonies consist of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and ________.

• A) New York

• B) Rhode Island

• C) Delaware

• D) Maryland

Multiple Choice

Connecticut was founded in 1635 by those seeking political and religious freedom after disagreeing with leaders of which colony?

• New Hampshire

• Rhode Island

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

• Virginia

Multiple Choice

Which of the following colonies is part of the New England Colonies?

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Virginia

Multiple Choice

New Jersey was founded in 1664 primarily for ________.

• Agriculture and trade

• Religious freedom

• Military purposes

• Exploration

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank: William Penn supported _______ freedom in Pennsylvania.

• Economic

• Religious

• Political

• Social

Multiple Choice

Which of the following colonies was known for its Quaker population?

• New Jersey

• Pennsylvania

• Maryland

• New Hampshire

Multiple Choice

Which colony was founded as a buffer between the English Colonies and Spanish Florida?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Maryland

• South Carolina

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank: The colony of ______ was founded as a haven for Catholics.

• Maryland

• Georgia

• New York

• South Carolina

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The settlers were in search of different types of ______.

• Wealth

• Freedom

• Land

• Power

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James Oglethorpe advocated for which group in England?

• The aristocrats

• The poor and those in debtors prisons

• The merchants

• The clergy

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Fill in the blank: The 13 colonies were located on the ______ coast of what is now the United States.

• West

• East

• North

• South

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What was the main reason settlers founded each of the 13 Colonies?

• Wealth

• Freedom

• Adventure

• Trade

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Fill in the blank: Benjamin Franklin's writings and political influence helped _______ how many colonists lived.

• Change

• Maintain

• Destroy

• Ignore

Multiple Choice

What type of climate does the family prefer?

• Colder

• Warmer

• Moderate

• Rainy