Colonial America

Colonial America

8th Grade

25 Qs

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Colonial America

Colonial America

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8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the reason for the English wanting a permanent settlement at Jamestown?

They were looking to escape religious persecution.
They wanted a permanent vacation spot.
It was an economic venture.
It was an exploration venture.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Puritans settled in this colony.

Jamestown
Plymouth
Massachusetts Bay
Pennsylvania

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why did groups like the Pilgrims and the Puritans come to America?

To Make More Money
To Expand Land for the King of England
To Build a New Government
To Practice Their Religion Freely

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This company was responsible for writing the charter to settle Jamestown.

The Jamestown Company
The England Company
The New England Company
The Virginia Company

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why was Roanoke (The Lost Colony) settled?

To Escape Religious Persecution
To Make Money
To Give Prisoners a Chance at a Better Life
To Create a Utopian Society

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of these colonies was located in Massachusetts?

Plymouth
Georgia
Roanoke
Jamestown

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Virginia was the first southern colony to have an elected ____________.

jury
legislature
colony

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