Week 14 Early History

Why did the Pilgrims come to North America?

• better jobs

• more land

• new trade routes

• religious freedom

Which individual saved a portrait of George Washington from being destroyed?

• Abigail Adams

• Dolley Madison

• Patrick Henry

• Phillis Wheatley

There were 13 British colonies in what is now the United States.

• True

• False

Match each individual to their contributions.

Answer explanation

What were some of Dolley Madison’s major accomplishments? Choose all that apply.

• created the first American flag

• raised funds for a famous expedition

• saved a famous portrait of George Washington

• served as first lady of the United States

• wrote letters to her husband to give him advice

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. A _________ is land that is controlled by a different country

• colony

• settlement

• territory

What was one of the main reasons the 13 colonies wanted to be independent?

• All colonists wanted religious freedom from England.

• Colonists wanted to create new treaties with other countries.

• Many colonists did not want to pay taxes to England.

• Colonists wanted to create their own monarchy.

What was one of Abigail Adams’s major contributions to American history?

• She created the first design for the American flag.

• She gave her husband advice on running the country.

• She raised funds for the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

• She wrote and gave speeches that supported independence.