Colonial America Quiz

Which of the following colonies was NOT one of the Thirteen American Colonies in 1775?

• Virginia

• Pennsylvania

• Georgia

• Quebec

What were the three main reasons Europeans explored according to the slide?

What did explorers search for once the New World was discovered?

• The Eastern Passage

• The Southern Passage

• The Northwest Passage

• The Direct Passage

Which areas were included in Spain's territory during the period of exploration?

• California, Nevada, and Florida

• California, Texas, and Florida

• California, Texas, and New York

• California, Arizona, and Florida

What was the purpose of the Catholic missions built by Spain in their territories?

• To establish trade posts

• To convert American Indians

• To find gold

• To create military bases

How did France make money in North America?

• Through gold mining

• Through the spice trade

• Through fur trade

• Through silk trade

Why was the colony of Plymouth founded?

• To establish a new trading post

• To escape religious persecution in England

• To explore new lands for the English Crown

• To create a military stronghold

What made farming difficult in the New England Colonies?

• The lack of fertile soil and warm weather

• Rocky soil and long, cold winters

• Frequent attacks by native tribes

• The absence of farming technology

What were the main economic activities in the New England Colonies?

• Mining, weaving, and pottery

• Trade, fishing, lumber milling, and shipbuilding

• Agriculture, cattle ranching, and dairy farming

• Silk farming, spice trading, and pearl diving

Who started the colony of Rhode Island to escape religious persecution in Massachusetts?

• John Winthrop and Thomas Hooker

• Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson

• John Smith and Pocahontas

• William Bradford and Squanto