Colonial America Quiz

What was a major cause of the establishment of the 13 Colonies?

• Lack of interest in exploration

• People seeking economic opportunities and religious freedom

• Colonists' pursuit of political power

• Military conquest by European countries

Why did Britain practice Mercantilism in relation to its colonies?

• To promote independence in the colonies

• British desire for cultural exchange

• Colonies refusing to trade with Britain

• Britain wanting to profit from colonies

What was a significant effect of the First Great Awakening?

• Decrease in church attendance

• Growth of new religious denominations and increased church attendance

• Colonies' increased reliance on British goods

• Reduction in the colonies' population

How did Mercantilism impact the relationship between Britain and its colonies?

• It led to complete independence of the colonies

• Colonies stopped trading with Britain

• Colonies provided raw materials and bought British goods

• Britain refused to govern the colonies properly

Which event led to the development of new societies with different laws and customs?

• Formation of the British Empire

• Establishment of the 13 Colonies

• First Great Awakening

• Beginnings of the Industrial Revolution

Southern Colonies: ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ​ (e)  

• Maryland
• Virginia
• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• Georgia
• Massachusetts
• New York
• Delaware