The 13 American Colonies

Which colony was the first to be founded by English settlers?

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Virginia

How many original colonies were there in America before it became 50 states?

• 13

• 50

• 10

• 20

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

• Manufacturing

• Fishing and fur trading

• Mining

• Growing crops

Which crop was a major cash crop in the Southern colonies?

• Barley

• Corn

• Wheat

• Cotton

What significant event led to the colonies becoming states?

• The Revolutionary War

• The Civil War

• World War I

• The War of 1812