13 Colonies

Why did the Pilgrims, Puritans, and Quakers make settlements in North America?

• Religious Freedom

• Economic Opportunity

• Trade

• All of the above

Which of the following was NOT one of the most powerful European kingdoms during the age of exploration?

• England

• Sweden

• Spain

• France

What was Christopher Columbus looking for when he went exploring by boat in 1492?

• A new continent

• A faster, water-based route to Africa

• A faster, water-based route to Asia

• The lost city of Atlantis

Roanoke is known as...

• The first successful and permanent English colony in North America

• England's first attempt of setting up a colony, which became "lost"

Which of the following does NOT describe the experience of early settlers in North America?

• Settlers struggled with disease

• Settlers struggled with hunger/starvation

• Settlers experienced conflict with Spain

• Settlers experienced conflict with the native tribes

• Settlers experienced conflict with explorers from Asia

Why did King James I want to set up a colony in North America called Jamestown? (select all that apply)

• He hoped to find gold and other riches

• He hoped the environment would be good for making silk

• He wanted to start a war with Spain

• He wanted to strike a treaty with native tribes

Which of the following religious colonies was known for their deadly Salem Witch trials?

• Pilgrims

• Puritans

• Quakers

Which of the following groups believed in pacifism, a humble church environment, and equality for all people?

• Pilgrims

• Puritans

• Quakers

Which of the following people created a new blend of tobacco that would bring fortune to the colony of Jamestown?

• John Smith

• Pocahontas

• John Rolfe

• King James I

Which of the following people and her tribe brought food and help to the people of Jamestown during the 'Starving Time'?

• John Smith

• Pocahontas

• John Rolfe

• King James I