13 Colonies Quiz

What was the first legislature in the 13 colonies?

• House of Burgesses

• Continental Congress

• Stamp Act Congress

• Mayflower Compact

Which colonies were part of the New England region?

• Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina

• Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut

• Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey

• South Carolina, Georgia

What was the main economic activity in the Southern colonies?

• Commercial farming

• Fishing

• Whaling

• Shipbuilding

Which region had a diverse population with settlers from various European countries?

• Western colonies

• New England colonies

• Southern colonies

• Middle colonies

Which colony was founded by the Quakers and valued tolerance for different religions?

• Maryland

• Pennsylvania

• Virginia

• South Carolina

What was the nickname given to the Middle colonies due to their agricultural success?

• The Plantation Zone

• The Industrial Hub

• The Fishing Haven

• The Bread Basket

Which colonies were known for their large plantations and reliance on slave labor?

• New England colonies

• Middle colonies

• Southern colonies

• Western colonies

What factor helped England gain an advantage over Native Americans in the colonization of America?

• Equal population sizes

• Friendly alliances

• Shared resources

• Advanced military technology

Which colonies were characterized by small family farms and a focus on industry?

• Middle colonies

• Southern colonies

• Western colonies

• New England colonies

What was the main reason for the diversity in languages spoken in New Amsterdam (later New York)?

• Spanish exploration

• British colonization

• Dutch recruitment of settlers from various European countries

• Native American influence