13 Colonies under British Rule

Which colony was the first to be established under British rule?

• Jamestown, Virginia

• St. Augustine, Florida

• Roanoke Island, North Carolina

• Plymouth, Massachusetts

Which colony was the first to be established under British rule?

• Jamestown, Virginia

• St. Augustine, Florida

• Roanoke Island, North Carolina

• Plymouth, Massachusetts

Which colony was the first to be established under British rule?

• Jamestown, Virginia

• St. Augustine, Florida

• Roanoke Island, North Carolina

• Plymouth, Massachusetts

What was the main economic activity in the Southern colonies?

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Fishing

Which colony was known as the 'New England' colony?

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

• New York Colony

• Plymouth Colony

• Virginia Colony

What was the name of the war fought between the British and French in the colonies?

• French and Indian War

• Revolutionary War

• Colonial Conflict

• British-French Clash

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Which colony was founded by William Penn as a safe haven for Quakers?

• New York

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Pennsylvania

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What was the name of the tax imposed on paper goods by the British on the colonies?

• Townshend Acts

• Sugar Act

• Tea Act

• Stamp Act

Which colony was known for its religious tolerance and diversity?

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Rhode Island

• Virginia

What was the name of the event where colonists protested against the British tax on tea?

• New York Tea Party

• Colonial Tea Rebellion

• Boston Tea Party

• Philadelphia Tea Protest

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