Quiz on the Thirteen British Colonies

What era of American history was characterized by the establishment of thirteen British colonies?

• Revolutionary America

• Colonial America

• Industrial America

• Modern America

Which term is associated with explorers seeking wealth?

• God

• Gold

• Glory

• Geography

Which reason for exploration is linked to the spread of Christianity?

• Gold

• Glory

• God

• Geography

By the time of the American Revolution, what percentage of South Carolina's population was made up of enslaved persons?

• 30%

• 60%

• 50%

• 40%

In New England, what was the percentage range of the population made up of enslaved persons during the American Revolution?

• 5-6%

• 2-3%

• 10-12%

• 15-20%

Where were most of the enslaved persons in New England concentrated?

• Rural areas

• Cities

• Plantations

• Farms

What term is used to describe a person who worked under a contract for a certain period in exchange for passage to America?

• Slave

• Indentured Servant

• Free Laborer

• Apprentice

What did slaveholders do with the money from enslaved persons' labor?

• Gave it to the enslaved persons

• Donated it to charity

• Collected it for themselves

• Invested in education

What was the role of merchants in the northern colonies?

• They were farmers

• They were store owners

• They were teachers

• They were politicians

What legal change did Virginia's law introduce regarding a child's status?

• It was based on wealth

• It was based on the mother's status

• It was based on the father's status

• It was based on the child's education