Colonial America Quiz

Which colony was founded by the Pilgrims in 1620?

• Jamestown Colony

• New Amsterdam Colony

• Plymouth Colony

• Virginia Colony

What was the main reason for the founding of Plymouth Colony?

• Religious freedom

• Exploration of new lands

• Economic prosperity

• Political power

Who was the leader of the Plymouth Colony?

• John Smith

• William Bradford

• Christopher Columbus

• George Washington

What was the Mayflower Compact?

• A document signed by the Pilgrims in 1620, establishing a self-governing colony based on majority rule.

• A religious text written by the Pilgrims

• A treaty between the Native Americans and the Pilgrims

• A declaration of independence from England

Which colony was known for its shipbuilding and fishing industries?

• Georgia

• Virginia

• New York

• Massachusetts

What was the economy of the Middle Colonies based on?

• Fishing and mining

• Agriculture, trade, and industry

• Textile production and shipbuilding

• Tourism and entertainment

Which colony was founded by the Dutch and later taken over by the English?

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• New York

• New Jersey

What was the primary cash crop in the Southern Colonies?

• Rice

• Cotton

• Tobacco

• Corn

Who were the first European settlers in the New England Colonies?

• Pilgrims

• Vikings

• Spanish Conquistadors

• French Fur Traders

What was the main religion of the New England Colonies?

• Islam

• Catholicism

• Puritanism

• Buddhism