Colonial America Quiz

What is a colony?

• A type of animal

• A type of plant

• A group of people living together

• A country or area that is controlled by another country

Which colonies were part of the New England Colonies?

• Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

• Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey

• Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire

• Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, Georgia

What was the main reason for settlers in the New England Colonies?

• To find a safe place to live

• To make money

• To practice their own religion

• To grow crops

What was the most important building in New England towns?

• Library

• Meeting house

• Marketplace

• School

What was a common economic activity in the Middle Colonies?

• Mining

• Slavery

• Ironworks

• Fishing

What was the nickname given to the Middle Colonies due to their agricultural production?

• The Bread Basket colonies

• The Fishing colonies

• The Industrial colonies

• The Mining colonies

What was a major cash crop for the Southern Colonies?

• Indigo

• Wheat

• Cotton

• Corn

What was the main reason for settlers in the Southern Colonies?

• To find a safe place to live

• To make money

• To practice their own religion

• To grow crops

Which group of people were mainly used as a part of the workforce in the Southern Colonies?

• Indentured servants

• Native Americans

• European immigrants

• African slaves

What was the legal status of slavery in the Southern Colonies?

• Illegal

• Legal

• Temporary

• Limited