Thirteen Colonies

The thirteen colonies were ruled by what country?

• England

• Portland

• Ireland

• Spain

Why did the colonists come to America?

• They longed for religious freedom.

• They wanted a better life.

• They were seeking riches.

• All of the above

This was the first English settlement and is known as the "Lost Colony."

• Jamestown

• Massachusetts

• New Jersey

• Roanoke

This settlement was started in Massachusetts for religious freedom.

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• New York

• Pennsylvania

Which colony was furthest south among the 13 colonies?

• Maryland

• New Jersey

• New Hampshire

• Georgia

Which colony was the first successful settlement of the thirteen colonies?

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• North Carolina

• Connecticut

Which region was known as the "Breadbasket Colonies" because of the fertile land for growing corn, wheat, and rye?

• Middle Colonies

• New England Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• None of the above

What product was a valuable cash crop for plantation owners in the southern region?

• corn

• wheat

• tobacco

• lettuce

How many colonies were there originally?

• 12

• 13

• 14

• 15

In what year was the first colony formed in Virginia?

• 1607

• 1609

• 1611

• 1613