US History Pretest

What European country settled the original 13 colonies in North America?

• France

• Spain

• England

Jamestown was the first permanent English colony in America?

• FALSE

• TRUE

Where was the first battle of the American Revolution?

• Yorktown

• Lexington and Concord

• Valley Forge

What is the year 1776 famous for?

• Thomas Jefferson drafting the Declaration of Independence.

• The first battle of the American Revolution.

• Jamestown was founded.

Which colony was founded for religious freedom for Quakers?

• Ohio

• Pennsylvania

• Georgia

How many original colonies were there?

• 10

• 15

• 13

Which colony was founded by the Pilgrims?

• North Carolina

• New York

• Massachusetts

What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims came over on?

• Mayflower

• Santa Maria

• Black Pearl

• Pinta

Who was the general of the American Army during the American Revolution?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• Ulysses S Grant

In one word, why did the colonies revolt against the British?

• Slavery

• Taxes

• Crops

• Electricity