Colonial Regions Quiz

Which colonial region was known primarily for its production of tobacco and relied heavily on indentured servants and later on slave labor?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• Western Colonies

Which of the following colonies was established for religious freedom for the Puritans?

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

• Georgia

The economy of the Middle Colonies was characterized by:

• Shipbuilding and fishing

• Tobacco and cotton plantations

• Mixed agriculture and manufacturing

• Fur trading

Which colonial region was known for having a social structure that was more flexible and less hierarchical than the other regions?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• None of the above

The colony of Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn primarily as a refuge for:

• Catholics

• Quakers

• Puritans

• Anglicans

Which of the following was NOT one of the original 13 colonies?

• Florida

• New Hampshire

• Maryland

• Connecticut

The New England Colonies were characterized by:

• Large plantations

• A focus on manufacturing and trade

• A reliance on slave labor

• All of the above

Which colony was originally founded as a debtors' colony?

• Virginia

• Maryland

• Georgia

• South Carolina

The "Breadbasket Colonies" refers to:

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• None of the above

Which of the following colonies was established as a safe haven for Catholics?

• Virginia

• Maryland

• Pennsylvania

• New York