Original Colonies

What is a colony?

• A type of ant or bee community

• A territory claimed by a country

• A group of people settling in a new place and working together for a common goal

• A beach in Malibu

Who ruled the 13 colonies?

• Spain

• Netherlands

• France

• England

What was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony called?

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

Which colony was known as 'The Lost Colony'?

• Jamestown

• Roanoke

• Plymouth

• New Amsterdam

Which colony was established by the Puritan Roger Williams?

• Rhode Island

• New Jersey

• Maryland

• Georgia

What was the primary reason for establishing the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• Religious freedom for Puritans

• Trade with Native Americans

• Gold mining

• Farming

Who was the leader of the Jamestown colony?

• John Smith

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

Which region was known as the 'Bread Basket'?

• Middle Colonies

• New England

• Southern Colonies

What was the main cash crop in the Southern colonies?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Timber

The map represents what region of the 13 colonies?

• Middle Colonies

• New England

• Southern Colonies