Colonization: 13 Colonies

Protestants that wanted to change or reform the Church of England; they wanted to "purify" the Church; many came to America

• Puritans

• Pilgrims

• Colonists

• Catholics

If a settler left Europe and headed for New York, which would they have to cross in order to get there?

• Appalachian mountains
• The Great Lakes
• Pacific Ocean
• Atlantic Ocean

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

• Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders.
• Plymouth’s founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown’s foundersexpected to discover gold.
• Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires.
• Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown wasfounded for commercial profit.

Which nation started colonies in the New World first?

• England
• Spain
• the Netherlands
• France

Which country settled the Area in PURPLE?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

The first permanent English settlement in North America was

• Plymouth Rock

• Washington D.C.

• New Amsterdam

• Jamestown

Which of the following colonies would have been found in New England? (Select all that apply)

• Massachusetts

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut

• New York

• New Hampshire

Which of the following Colonies would be included in the Middle Colonies

• New York

• Massachusetts

• New Jersey

• Pennsylvania

• Delaware

Which of the following Colonies would be included in the South? Select all that apply

• Georgia

• Maryland

• Virginia

• North Carolina

• South Carolina

What happened to the original settlers of Jamestown in 1607?

• They lived happy lives and had no issues creating a new home.

• They were all but wiped out by disease and the natives, and attempted to abandon the colony after three years.

• They were forced to relocate to a different area for a more permanent settlement.

• Religious differences caused the colony to split in two, resulting the creation of another colony not too far away.