13 Colonies Quiz

When did the 13 colonies declare their independence from Great Britain?

• 1800

• 1750

• 1789

• 1776

Which colony was the first permanent English settlement in North America?

• Maryland

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• New York

Who founded the Plymouth colony in 1620?

• Puritans

• Quakers

• Swedish

• Catholics

Which colony was controlled by Massachusetts from 1641 to 1679?

• Maryland

• Rhode Island

• New Hampshire

• Connecticut

Which group of settlers founded Maryland in 1634?

• Dutch

• Puritans

• Roman Catholics

• Swedish

Who set up the colony of Pennsylvania in 1681?

• Dutch

• Puritans

• Roger Williams

• William Penn

In which year was Georgia settled, making it the last of the original 13 colonies?

• 1681

• 1750

• 1700

• 1733

What led to the American Revolution?

• Self-government

• British monarchy

• French and Indian War

• Disagreements over taxes

What did the 13 stripes on the U.S. flag stand for?

• The 13 British monarchs

• The 13 founding fathers

• The 13 colonial leaders

• The 13 original states

Which colony was settled by the Dutch in 1624 and later renamed by the British?

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Virginia

• Georgia