2nd-9 8W Bell Ringer quiz

Who was the first European to explore the region that would become New York?

• Jacques Cartier

• Henry Hudson

• Christopher Columbus

• John Smith

What was the original name of the city that eventually became New York?

• New London

• New Rome

• New Amsterdam

• New Paris

Who was the founder of the colony of New Jersey?

• Henry Hudson

• William Penn

• George Carteret

• John Berkeley

What was the reason for founding the colony of Pennsylvania?

• Military Strength

• Economic Opportunity

• Religious Freedom

• Political Power

Which religious group did William Penn belong to?

• Anglican

• Protestant

• Quaker

• Catholic

What did William Penn refer to Pennsylvania as?

• Political Haven

• Holy Experiment

• Economic Hub

• Religious Sanctuary

Who were the original founders of Delaware?

• French explorers

• English settlers

• Dutch colonists

• Swedish settlers

What was the main reason for the Swedish settlers to come to Delaware?

• Religious Freedom

• Political Power

• Military Strength

• Economic Opportunities

What was the original name of the city that eventually became New York?

• New Rome

• New Paris

• New London

• New Amsterdam

Who was the founder of the colony of New Jersey?

• John Berkeley

• George Carteret

• William Penn

• Henry Hudson