Ch 1- Meet the Colonists

When did the ship carrying four hundred Germans arrive in Philadelphia?

• 1750

• 1650

• 1850

• 1950

How many English colonies were there in North America by 1750?

• 5

• 10

• 13

• 20

Why did many people come to the British colonies in North America?

• To own land of their own

• To work in the growing towns and cities

• To worship as they pleased

• All of the above

Where were most of the colonists from?

• England

• Germany

• Scotland

• Netherlands

What percentage of immigrants were enslaved?

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

What did colonial families mainly do for a living?

• Farming

• Trading

• Fishing

• Mining

What factor sparked the growth of towns and cities in the colonies?

• Improved roads

• Increased trade

• Better communication

• All of the above

What did English speakers in the colonies borrow from other languages?

• Words for food

• Words for clothing

• Words for transportation

• All of the above

What did improved roads in the colonies lead to?

• Increased trade

• Faster mail delivery

• Better communication

• All of the above

What did the coming together of colonists from different backgrounds lead to?

• A new language

• A new form of English

• A new culture

• All of the above