American Colonies and States Quiz

How many stars are on the American flag, and what do they represent?

• 100 stars, representing the 100 years of independence

• 13 stars, representing the original colonies

• 50 stars, representing the 50 states

Which was the first American colony founded by English settlers?

• Virginia

• New York

• Georgia

What were the three regions into which the American colonies were divided?

• New England, Middle, and Southern

• Northern, Central, and Southern

• Coastal, Inland, and Mountain

Which region was known for fishing and fur trading?

• New England

• Middle

• Western

What were cash crops, and which region primarily grew them?

• Crops grown for sale, in the Southern Colonies

• Crops grown for trade, in the New England Colonies

What significant change occurred after the Revolutionary War?

• Colonies became states

• Colonies were returned to British control

What was the main reason for the colonies gaining independence from Great Britain?

• To form a new government

• To establish new colonies

• To increase trade

Before becoming states, how many colonies were there in America?

• 10

• 13

• 20

• 50

In which centuries were the American colonies founded?

• 2000s

• 1600s and 1700s

Which colony was the last to be founded among the original 13?

• Georgia

• Rhode Island

• New York

• Delaware