Colonial America

What year was the Jamestown Settlement established?

• 1607

• 1492

• 1620

• 1776

Who were the Pilgrims that settled in Plymouth Colony?

• French Fur Traders

• Spanish Conquistadors

• English Separatists

• Dutch Settlers

What year did the Salem Witch Trials take place?

• 1620

• 1776

• 1692

• 1750

Which European countries were involved in the French and Indian War?

• France and Great Britain

• Russia and Sweden

• Germany and Italy

• Spain and Portugal

What type of government did the colonies have?

• Anarchy

• Colonial assemblies or colonial legislatures

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

What is the significance of the Roanoke Colony?

• It was a successful trading post for the English

• It was a failed attempt at establishing a French colony

• It was the first English settlement in the New World and mysteriously disappeared.

• It was the site of the first American Revolution battle

Who were the first English settlers to establish a permanent colony in America?

• Mayflower settlers

• Roanoke settlers

• Pilgrims

• Jamestown settlers

What were the main causes of the Salem Witch Trials?

• Crop failure, economic depression, and foreign invasion

• Religious extremism, social hysteria, and political instability

• Environmental pollution, urbanization, and industrialization

• Educational reform, technological advancement, and cultural enlightenment

What impact did the French and Indian War have on the American colonies?

• Improved relations with Great Britain and financial gain for the British government

• Decreased tensions with Great Britain and economic prosperity for the American colonies

• No impact on the American colonies

• Increased tensions with Great Britain and significant debt for the British government

How did the colonial government differ from the British government?

• Different currency

• Autonomy and decision-making power

• Different official language

• Different flag colors