Settlers and New England Colonies Quiz

A colony is __________.

• a country that is ruled by a king.

• a group of people who are ruled by a king.

• a place where people rule themselves.

• a land far away from the country that rules it.

Why did settlers come to North America? (choose more than one)

• to grow crops

• to get religious freedom

• to trade goods with other people

• they wanted to meet Native Americans

• they wanted to find adventure and become famous

Which European countries had settlements in North America?

• Spain

• Germany

• France

• England

• Italy

An example of cooperation between Native Americans and settlers would be ___________.

• Native Americans helping settlers learn to farm.

• Settlers forcing Native Americans off of their lands.

• Settlers enslaving Native Americans.

• Native Americans and settlers fighting with one another.

Environmental factors determined what types of homes, food, and clothing settlers would have. They also determined if they would hunt, fish, or farm.

What are some environmental factors that impacted settlers? (choose more than one)

• climate

• the king

• soil type

• access to water

• closeness to the forest

Which of these was the first permanent European settlement in North America?

• Jamestown

• Croaton

• Roanoke

Choose ALL of the colonies that were part of the New England Colonies. (choose more than one)

• South Carolina

• New Hampshire

• Massachusetts

• Connecticut

• Rhode Island

True or False:

Another name for Pilgrims is Puritans.

(a)  

Choose ALL of the resources that were important to the New England colonists. (choose more than one)

• rivers

• forests

• rich soil

• oceans

What was the main reason that people came to settle in the New England colonies?

• Gold

• God

• Glory