13 Colonies Brainpop

The Thirteen Colonies were ruled by what country?

• Great Britain

• Spain

• Portugal

• United States

Which of the following states was among the original 13 colonies?

• Ohio

• New Jersey

• Mississippi

• Kentucky

What can you infer about life in 17th century Europe from the information presented in the movie?

• There were no economic opportunities for anyone

• People enjoyed taking long sea voyages

• Religious persecution was common

• Democracy was a popular idea there

How were the New England colonies different from the Mid-Atlantic colonies?

• The Mid-Atlantic colonies were more ethnically diverse than the New England colonies.

• The New England colonies had farms; the Mid-Atlantic colonies had none.

• The Mid-Atlantic colonies had large port cities; the New England colonies did not

• The New England colonists supported revolution; the Mid-Atlantic colonists did not.

What did the original settlers of the Thirteen Colonies have in common?

• They were all seeking religious freedom.

• They were all seeking economic opportunity.

• They all believed in democracy.

• They were all in search of a better life.

If you wanted to visit a large plantation, which colony would you go to?

• Massachusetts

• Georgia

• New York

• New Jersey

Why were the Thirteen Colonies established on the East Coast?

• It had the most fertile land.

• It was closest to Europe by ship.

• It offered the cheapest land.

• There were no American Indians there

What is the significance of the Jamestown settlement?

• It was the first European colony in North America.

• It's where British explorers first set foot in North America.

• It was the wealthiest city in the 13 colonies.

• It was the first permanent British settlement in North America.

Place the following events in sequence

• The Jamestown colony is founded; The Plymouth colony is founded; The French and Indian War

• The Plymouth colony is founded; The Jamestown colony is founded;The French and Indian War

• The Jamestown colony is founded; The French and Indian War; The Plymouth colony is founded;

• The French and Indian War; The Plymouth colony is founded; The Jamestown colony is founded

What was the main issue that got colonists talking about revolution?

• crop failures

• taxes

• an unpopular British king

• a tea shortage