Colonial American Test Review

What was a major reason that the New England Colonies were founded?

• The area had rich soil for farming

• colonists wanted religious freedom

• colonist wanted to spread democracy

• the area had a sunny and warm climate

" I am seeking passage to the American Colonies in exchange for work! Skilled farmer at growing crops such as cotton and tobacco. Likes the outdoors and war climate. Good at making farming tools. "

Which Colonial region would be the best one for this person?

• Southern

• Mid-Atlantic

• New England

• Northwestern

What was the feature of the Mid-Atlantic colonies?

• very strict rules about religion

• hard, rocky soil that made farming difficult

• a large amount of diversity with people from many different countries

• slaves who arrived to work on plantations for large landowners

Which Colonies were MOST tolerant of people practicing different religions?

• the New England Colonies

• the Mid-Atlantic colonies

• the Southern colonies

• the Spanish colonies

What of the following BEST completes the table?

• Mid-Atlantic colonies

• New England colonies

• southern colonies

• northwestern colonies

How did MOST settlers hope to make money in the Southern Colonies?

• by fishing

• by mining

• by logging

• by farming

In which colonial region does Johnny MOST LIKELY live?

• southern colonies

• mid- Atlantic colonies

• New England colonies

• Northwestern colonies

Which region was home to settlers from the greatest number of different countries and religions during the Colonial Period?

• the arctic colonies

• the southern colonies

• the Mid-Atlantic colonies

• the New England colonies

Who were the most powerful people in the Southern Colonies?

• indentured servants

• large landowners

• american indians

• artisan

Which of the following was MOST LIKELY to work on a plantation?

• slaves

• shipbuilders

• american Indians

• small farm owners