New England Colonies

New England Colonies

8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason why people moved to the New England Colonies?

religious freedom

to make money

to work off their debt

they were forced to move there

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What type of economy did New England have? Select all that apply.

Shipbuilding

Fishing

whaling

farming

Answer explanation

The weather prevented New England to have large-scale farming.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of government did the New England colonies have?

Dicatorship

Monarchy

King's Governor

Self-government

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The winter in New England was:

mild and short

harsh and very cold

hot and humid

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False: the soil in New England were perfect for growing crops.

True

False

Answer explanation

New England had rocky soil, which was not ideal for growing crops.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False: In the Massachusetts Bay Colony, they allowed all faiths.

True

False

Answer explanation

They only wanted Puritans. If you were not a "strict" Puritan, you were kicked out, and most likely went to Rhode Island, New Hampshire, or Connecticut.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which document pledged loyalty to the King, but said there will be self-government in Massachusetts?

House of Burgesses

Declaration of Independence

Mayflower Compact

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut.