The 13 Colonies

Which of the following answers is not true about the colony of Massachusetts?

• It was founded in 1620

• The group of people who founded it were called the Pilgrims

• It was the first British colony

• It was created to escape British rule

What was the reason for the founding of Jamestown?

• gain religious freedom

• make money

• freedom from government

• the founders were banished from England

Who was the founder of New Hampshire?

• John Mason

• Roger Williams

• William Penn

• John Smith

What were two reasons for the founding of Maryland?

• Lord Baltimore saw an opportunity for profit

• create a safe place for Roman Catholics

• Gain more land for England

• Learn more about the New World

Where did Quakers settle

• Pennsylvania

• North Carolina

• Virginia

• Rhode Island

Which of the following Colonies was originally part of New Sweden?

• Delaware

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• Maryland

who changed the name of New Netherlands to New York?

• The Duke of York

• William Penn

• John Endecott

• Roger Williams

The _____ of the Southern Colonies was based on farming.

• economy 
• colony
• merchant

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which colonies have large plantations?

• Middle
• Southern
• New England
• Northeast

Founded by eight loyal supporters of King Charles II

• North & South Carolina
• Maryland
• New York
• New Jersey