New England Colony Quiz

Who was the leader of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• John Winthrop

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

What event in 1692 led to the execution of 20 people in Salem, Massachusetts?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The execution of 20 people in Salem, Massachusetts was a result of the Salem witch trials.

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

Which colony was known for its emphasis on religious freedom?

• Rhode Island

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• New York

What year was the Plymouth Colony founded?

• 1776

• 1620

• 1865

• 1492

What was the primary source of income for the New England colonies?

• Gold and silver mining

• Agriculture and farming

• The primary source of income for the New England colonies was trade, shipbuilding, fishing, and whaling.

• Textile manufacturing

What was the main cause of the Salem witch trials?

• Excessive use of herbal medicine

• Alien invasion and mind control

• Crop failure and famine

• The main cause of the Salem witch trials was mass hysteria, fear, and religious extremism.

Which New England colony was founded by the Puritans?

• Connecticut

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• New York

Which Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims survive in the Plymouth Colony?

• Wampanoag

• Cherokee

• Apache

• Sioux

What was the main reason people moved to the new world/New England?

• The main reason people moved to the new world/New England was for religious freedom, economic opportunities, and to escape political persecution.
• To start a war
• To find a new king
• To establish a new language and question the meaning of life. The region was popular for gold/diamonds so many settlers came

The Puritans main goal was to​ (a)  

• Build good relations with the Indians
• establish a religious community
• build relations for the King
• create a base for Spain