Colonial America Quiz

What were the 3 regions of the 13 colonies?

• The Middle Colonies

• The Eastern Colonies

• The New England Colonies

• The Southern Colonies

What was the main economic activity in the Middle colonies?

• Fishing and whaling

• Farming and agriculture

• Mining and metalworking

• Trade and commerce

Which region had a warm climate and relied heavily on plantation agriculture?

• New England colonies

• Middle colonies

• Southern colonies

• Western colonies

What was the motivation of European colonizers for coming to America?

• To find new trade routes to Asia

• To spread Christianity

• To establish democratic governments

• To escape religious persecution

What were some challenges faced by the early colonizers?

• Harsh weather conditions

• Conflict with Native Americans

• Lack of food and resources

• All of the above

Which region was specifically dependent on plantations, cash crops, and indentured servants from Africa?

• The New England Colonies

• The Middle Colonies

• The Southern Colonies

Which colony had a majority of people that were promised religious freedom? This colony was also filled with a large variety of religions (religiously diverse).

• The New England Colonies

• The Middle Colonies?

• The Southern Colonies

Which region came over on the Mayflower?

• The New England Colonies

• The Southern Colonies

• The Middle Colonies

Which regions had peaceful and violent interactions with the tribes?

• The New England Colonies

• The Southern Colonies

• The Middle Colonies

• All of the above

Who was an important leader in the New England colonies?

• John Smith

• William Penn

• John Winthrop

• Roger Williams