American Colonies Quiz

Which crop did John Rolfe bring to Virginia?

• Rice
• Corn
• Wheat
• Tobacco 

The Middle Passage refers to 

• The ocean crossing of the slaves
• The route taken to reach New York 
• A step in climbing the social ladder
• A system of trade between the colonies 

Who originally controlled New York? 

• Netherlands (Dutch) 
• English
• Spanish 
• Portugese 

Which of these best describes the environment of the New England colonies?

• Long, hot summers and mild winters
• Harsh winters and rocky, hilly land
• Broad coastal plains and fertile soild
• Broad rivers, swamps and wet lands

The Virginia colony created its laws through ______. 

• Governor proclamations 
• General assembly
• House of Burgesses
• Monarchy rule 

Which colony disappeared with the only clue “Croatoan” on a tree?

• Jamestown
• Roanoke
• Plymouth
• Massachusetts Bay

Colonial farmers practiced which type of farming?

• Cash crop
• Rotational
• Plowing
• Subsistence

Which colony did John Smith lead?

• New Hampshire
• Virginia
• New York
• Georgia 

Which of these English traditions was adopted in the 13 colonies?

• Monarchy
• Parliament
• Self-government
• Political parties 

1. First successful English settlement in the New World, 
2. 1607. Set up as a joint-stock company
3. Virginia House of Burgesses

• Jamestown
• Plymouth
• Pilgrim