Northern and Middle Colonies Warm up Quiz

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

• Both Colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders

• Plymouth's Founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown's founders expected to discover gold.

• Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires.

• Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

• It limited the power of future colonial governments

• It weakened the influence of religion in government

• It established a form of self-government based on a social contract

• It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local governments

This excerpt is from an early colonial document.

The MAIN purpose of the document was to:

• Weaken the influence of religion

• Establish a government

• Make peace with American Indians

• Guarantee freedom of speech

This excerpt is from an article about colonial America.

This document is discussing the settlement of _______

• Roanoke

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• New Amsterdam

Plymouth was founded by ...

• French colonists seeking to expand the British Empire

• Dutch colonists seeking to fish and trade with Native Americans

• English colonists seeking to escape religious persecution in the new world

• Spanish colonists seeking to convert Native Americans to Christianity

Which colony was founded primarily for religious freedom?

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Georgia

Which new colony did Roger Williams found when he was expelled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• Georgia

• New York

• Connecticut

• Rhode Island

Which of the following was an issue that Roger Williams fought for?

• Political representation
• Equality for women

• Representative Government

• Religious freedom