2nd-9 5W Video Quiz Colonial America Quiz. CC

What was the primary motivation for the Dutch traders in founding New Amsterdam?

• To trade with the Lenape Indians

• To establish a religious haven for Quakers

• To exploit the natural resources of the region

• To establish a buffer colony against Spanish-controlled Florida

What was the impact of English rule on women's economic freedom in New York?

• They were granted equal economic rights as men

• They lost the ability to inherit property and conduct business

• They gained more economic freedom than under Dutch rule

• They were not affected by the change in rule

Which colony was known as the 'best poor man's country'?

• Pennsylvania

• Connecticut

• South Carolina

• New Amsterdam

Who was the leader of Bacon's Rebellion in Virginia?

• James Logan

• Nathaniel Bacon

• William Berkeley

• Edmund Andros

What was the Dominion of New England?

• A rebellion against British colonial rule

• A religious experiment in Massachusetts

• A mega-colony formed by consolidating multiple British colonies

• A trade agreement between New England and the Caribbean

What was the main occupation of most colonists in New England?

• Merchants

• Slaves

• Farmers

• Artisans

What was the role of women in colonial society?

• They had equal rights and opportunities as men

• They were leaders in the artisan and manufacturing industries

• They were primarily involved in farming and agriculture

• They were excluded from economic and political activities

What was the main focus of colonial society in America?

• Providing economic opportunities

• Maintaining religious purity

• Establishing a strong central government

• Achieving social equality