Colonization in America

What was the first successful English settlement in America?

• Roanoke

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• Boston

Which ship carried the Pilgrims to America in 1620?

• Santa Maria

• Pinta

• Mayflower

• Nina

What happened to the Roanoke Colony?

• The Roanoke Colony was abandoned by its settlers.

• The Roanoke Colony was destroyed by a hurricane.

• The fate of the Roanoke Colony is unknown.

• The Roanoke Colony was attacked by Native Americans.

What were the three main reasons for English colonization in America?

• economic opportunities, religious freedom, and political autonomy

• social reform, educational development, and healthcare improvement

• scientific exploration, artistic expression, and technological advancement

• land acquisition, cultural assimilation, and military expansion

Who was the leader of the Jamestown settlement?

• Pocahontas

• Christopher Columbus

• George Washington

• Captain John Smith

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To establish a trade agreement with Native Americans.

• To establish a religious colony for Puritans.

• To establish a self-governing agreement among the Pilgrims

• To declare independence from England.

Which colony was known as the 'Lost Colony'?

• Jamestown Colony

• Plymouth Colony

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

• Roanoke Colony

What were the three regions of the 13 colonies?

• New England, Middle Colonies, and Eastern Colonies

• New England, Middle Colonies, and Northern Colonies

• New England, Middle Colonies, and Southern Colonies

• New England, Middle Colonies, and Western Colonies

What was the primary economic activity in the New England colonies?

• Trade and commerce

• Farming and agriculture

• Fishing and whaling

• Mining and extraction

Which colony was founded by the Pilgrims?

• Jamestown Colony

• Roanoke Colony

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

• Plymouth Colony