Thirteen Colonies Quiz

What were the New England Colonies known for?

• Exploration, colonization, expansion

• Slavery, indentured servitude, rebellion

• Education, religious freedom, shipbuilding, fishing, and trade

• Mining, agriculture, manufacturing

Which colonies were part of the Middle Colonies?

• Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Connecticut

• New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware

• Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Georgia, Maryland

• Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia

What type of economy did the Southern Colonies have?

• Digital Economy

• Agricultural Economy

• Service Economy

• Industrial Economy

Who had the most power in the colonial government?

• King of England

• Mayor of the colony

• Governor of the colony

• Local tribal leader

Which colony was known for its shipbuilding industry?

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

What was the main cash crop in the Southern Colonies?

• tobacco

• sugar cane

• corn

• cotton

Which colony was founded by Roger Williams?

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Connecticut

• Rhode Island

What was the main religion in the New England Colonies?

• Quakerism

• Anglicanism

• Puritanism

• Shintoism

Which colony was known as the 'Breadbasket' colony?

• Virginia

• New York

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To establish a trading post with Native Americans

• To declare independence from England

• To establish a basic form of government and social contract among the Pilgrims.

• To build a fort for protection against Spanish invaders