US History & Geography Final Exam

Which of the following colonies was not one of the original 13 founding colonies?

• Georgia

• New York

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

Answer explanation

New York was originally a Dutch colony called New Netherland before it was taken over by the English in 166

Who founded Pennsylvania?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Smith

• William Penn

Answer explanation

William Penn founded Pennsylvania as a refuge for Quakers and other religious minorities in 168

Which colony was known as the "Cradle of Liberty"?

• Rhode Island

• Maryland

• Massuchusetts

• Connecticut

Answer explanation

Massachusetts played a key role in the American Revolution and was home to many important events such as the Boston Tea Party.

Which of these colonies was founded last?

• North Carolina

• South Carolina

• Delaware

• Georgia

Answer explanation

North Carolina was the last of the 13 colonies to be founded, established in 171

What was the first permanent English settlement in America?

• Jamestown

• St Augustine

• Roanoke Island

• Plymouth Rock

Answer explanation

Jamestown was established in 1607 by the Virginia Company and became the first successful English settlement in America.

The American Revolution

Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Yorktown

Which document declared the independence of the thirteen colonies from Great Britain?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

Which European country provided significant military support to the American colonists during the Revolution?

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

• Germany

What was the name of the British general who surrendered at Yorktown, effectively ending the Revolutionary War?

• Charles Cornwallis

• John Burgoyne

• William Howe

• Henry Clinton