Ch. 2- Colonial America Quiz #1 (2.1-2.2)

Who was given the right to claim land in North America and establish a colony at Roanoke?

• John White

• Captain John Smith

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• John Rolfe

What was the reason for the disappearance of the colonists in Roanoke?

• Disease

• Difficult winter weather

• Hostile Native Americans

• Hunger

What was the key factor that led to the success of Jamestown?

• Hard work

• Help from the Powhatan

• Marriage of John Rolfe and Pocahontas

• Sale of tobacco

Which colony was settled by the Pilgrims?

• Providence

• Hartford

• Boston

• Plymouth

Which Native American tribe was involved in King Philip's War?

• Powhatan

• Narragansett

• Wampanoag

• Mohegans

What was the first written constitution in America?

• Mayflower Charter

• Virginia House of Burgesses

• Mayflower Compact

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

Why did the Puritans settle in North America?

• To escape religious persecution

• To find gold and riches

• To establish trade routes

• To spread Christianity

Which colony was founded by Roger Williams and promoted religious tolerance (first safe place for all faiths)?

• Plymouth

• Boston

• Hartford

• Providence

What was the name of the group of Separatists who settled in Plymouth?

• Massachusetts Bay Company

• Puritans

• Mayflower Compact

• Pilgrims

Which states were part of the New England Colonies?