Early English Colonies 5A

Plymouth Colony was settled by Separatists from the Church of England who wanted to avoid...

• paying taxes

• religious persecution

• praying in schools

• the King and Queen

Settlers in Pennsylvania who wanted to have freedom to practice their faith without interference were called __________________________.

• Quakers

• Pilgrims

• Puritans

• Debtors

Which state was settled by people who had been in debtor's prisons in England?

• Massachusetts

• Maryland

• Virginia

• Georgia

Roanoke Island became known as__________________________.

• "The Lost Colony"

• "The Money-Maker"

• "The Profit Colony"

• "The Venture Colony"

Which phrase best describes an economic venture?

• To try to make money; some risk is involved

• An adventure trip; no one cares how much it costs

• To try to make money; risk is never involved

• Guessing how much money you will have after your trip

Why did Europeans establish colonies in North America?

• For religious and economic reasons

• To escape spreading diseases

• For religious reasons only

• For economic reasons only

Which was the first permanent English settlement in North America?

• Roanoke Island

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Saint Augustine

Which group settled in Pennsylvania?

• Pilgrims

• Puritans

• Quakers

• Deserters

Which colony was established as an economic venture?

• Jamestown settlement

• Plymouth Colony

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

• Pennsylvania

All of the following colonies were established for religious reasons except___________________________.

• Plymouth Colony

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

• Georgia

• Pennsylvania