Colonial America Quiz

What was the first permanent English settlement in America?

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• New Amsterdam

• Philadelphia

Which colony was founded specifically for Quakers seeking religious freedom?

• New York

• Rhode Island

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

Who helped establish and lead the Jamestown colony?

• William Penn

• Roger Williams

• John Smith

• Benjamin Franklin

Which settlement was originally called New Amsterdam?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

Who was the leader of the Plymouth Colony?

• William Bradford

• John Smith

• Roger Williams

• Benjamin Franklin

What year was Plymouth Colony established?

• 1682

• 1607

• 1624

• 1620

Which European nation originally founded New Amsterdam?

• Spain

• Dutch

• French

• English

Who founded Rhode Island as a colony for religious freedom?

• William Penn

• Benjamin Franklin

• Roger Williams

• John Smith

What year was Philadelphia founded?

• 1624

• 1682

• 1607

• 1620

Which of these was NOT a main reason Europeans came to America?

• To find established cities

• To seek religious freedom

• To find wealth

• To seek adventure