Social Studies- American Colonies

Which of the following countries did not claim land in North America?

• France (French)

• England (English)

• Netherlands (Dutch)

• Russia (Russian)

What is the name of the water passage from North America to Asia that the explorers were looking for?

• the Hudson River

• the Northwest Passage

• the Atlantic Ocean

• the Pacific Ocean

Samuel Quebec founded a trading post that would later become the first permanent French settlement in North America. What was the name of the settlement?

• New York City, USA

• Quebec, Canada

• Sicily, Italy

• St.Augustine, USA

What was Champlainś reasoning for becoming friends with the Huron Indians?

• he needed food

• he realized he needed friendly trading partners

• he was looking for a wife

• he wanted their wealth

Why did the Puritans leave England?

• They were being persecuted 
• Because they wanted to practice their religion their way
• They were exiled by the king
• The people of England thought they were witches

What was the name of the lawmaking body first established in 1619 in Jamestown?

• House of Representatives

• House of Elders

• House of Burgesses

• House of Parliament

Which of the following Native Americans did NOT help save the Pilgrims during their first winter in Plymouth Rock?

• Massasoit

• Squanto

• Samoset

• Namontack

Which group of Native American enjoyed the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?

• Powhatah

• Cherokee

• Shoshone

• Wampanoag

Which of the three groups of colonies was supportive of all the other religions?

• New England colonies

• Southern colonies

• Middle Colonies

Which group of people thought the government should regulate all religions?

• Shakers

• Quakers

• Puritans

• Pilgrims