Quiz on the 13 American Colonies

Which region did the 13 colonies primarily occupy in North America?

• Midwest

• East Coast

• Southern regions

• West Coast

What was the primary reason for the establishment of the 13 colonies?

• Educational development

• Religious freedom

• Military expansion

• Economic prosperity

Which year marked the beginning of British colonization in North America?

• 1787

• 1776

• 1607

• 1492

What was the first colony established in Virginia?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Charleston

• Roanoke

Which colony is listed first when naming the 13 colonies from south to north?

• Maryland

• Delaware

• Virginia

• Georgia

What significant event occurred on July 4, 1776?

• Declaration of Independence

• Boston Tea Party

• End of the Revolutionary War

• Signing of the Constitution

Which document was ratified on September 17, 1787?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• U.S. Constitution

What was a major outcome of the American Revolution?

• Strengthening of colonial ties

• Economic decline of Britain

• Creation of the United States

• Expansion of British territories

Which two European countries primarily colonized the American continent?

• Netherlands and France

• Germany and Italy

• France and Portugal

• Spain and Britain

What started the process of decolonization in the American continent?

• The War of 1812

• The Spanish-American War

• The American Revolution

• The French Revolution