American Colonies Quiz

When were the thirteen British colonies that formed the United States established?

• 1607

• 1776

• 1700

• 1800

What was the first of the thirteen original colonies?

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• New York

• Pennsylvania

It is a region of land that is under the political control of another country.

• empire

• colony

• county

• settlement

Who was the first land holder of New Hampshire when it was founded in 1623?

• John Smith

• Cecil Calvert

• John Mason

• Peter Minuit

Which colony was originally founded by the Dutch and became a British colony in 1664?

• Virginia

• New York

• Delaware

• North Carolina

What was the main reason for the founding of Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630?

• To have a place of religious freedom for Puritans

• To establish a safe haven for Catholics

• For economic opportunities by the London Company

• To create a new Sweden Company

Which colony was split off from South Carolina in 1712?

• Virginia

• North Carolina

• Georgia

• Maryland

Who founded Connecticut in 1636 after being told to leave Massachusetts?

• Roger Williams

• Thomas Hooker

• John Wheelwright

• John Smith

What was the reason for Roger Williams to found Rhode Island in 1636?

• To have a place of religious freedom for all

• To look for economic opportunities

• To create a safe haven for Catholics

• To establish a new Sweden Company

Who wanted to establish colonies in the Americas to grow the British Empire and counter the Spanish?

• King James I

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Elizabeth

• King George II