Thirteen Colonies

The thirteen colonies were ruled by what country?

• England
• Portland
• Ireland
• Cuba

Which of these states was among the original 13 colonies?

• Georgia
• Texas
• Virginia
• A&C

Why did the colonists come to America?

• They sought religious freedom.
• They were seeking gold and money.
• They wanted a better life.
• All of the above.

Which colony was the smallest of the 13 colonies?

• New Jersey
• New Hampshire
• Rhode Island
• Massachusetts

This was the first English settlement and is known as the "Lost Colony".

• Jamestown
• Massachusetts
• New Jersey
• Roanoke

This settlement was started in Massachusetts for religious freedom.

• Plymouth
• Jamestown
• New York
• Roanoke

Which colony was furthest south among the 13 colonies?

• Massachusetts
• New Jersey
• New Hampshire
• Georgia

This settlement was started in Virginia in the hopes of finding gold and other riches.

• Plymouth
• Jamestown
• North Carolina
• Connecticut

Which colony was furthest north?

• Georgia
• Massachusetts
• Virginia
• Connecticut

What product was a valuable cash crop for plantation owners in the southern region?

• corn
• wheat
• tobacco
• lettuce