Chapter 3: The English Colonies in North America

Which of these colonies offered the most freedom?

• Georgia

• Virginia

• Pennsylvania

• Massachusetts

Which of these features made the Southern colonies unique?

• self-government

• religious freedom

• general assemblies

• tobacco plantations

James Oglethorpe intended that the Georgia colony be settled by

• English debtors

• indentured servants

• religious Separatists

• wealthy business people

Why did Virginia replace indentured servants with African slaves?

• It was required by law.

• Africa was closer than Europe.

• Africans were more willing to work.

• It provided a permanent source of labor.

What did the New England colonies have in common?

• They were self-governing.

• They were settled by Puritans.

• They provided financial security.

• They provided religious freedom.

Which generalization best sums up the founding of the English colonies?

• The English colonies were founded by Puritans, Quakers, and Catholics who wanted religious freedom.

• The English colonies were founded to provide a new start to poor people throughout Europe.

• The English colonies were founded by business people who planned to make money by selling land to settlers.

• The English colonies were founded by people with various goals, from making money to following their faith.

Which of these best describes the environment of the New England colonies?

• long/hot summers and mild winters

• harsh winters and rocky, hilly land

• broad coastal plains and fertile soil

• broad rivers, swamps, and wetlands

How did the government of New York differ from the other colonies?

• It was self-governed.

• It was ruled by religious leaders.

• It was led by a powerful general assembly.

• It was ruled by a British-appointed governor.

Which of these colonies was most motivated by making a profit?

• Virginia.

• Connecticut.

• Pennsylvania.

• Massachusetts.

In which of the following colonies could you practice any religion?

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Virginia

• Connecticut