Magic Tree House: American Revolution Fact Tracker Ch. 1-2 Quiz

Which group of colonies became shipbuilders, fishermen, and merchants?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

The only reason people came to the colonies was to gain more land.

• True

• False

Which group of colonies was known as the "bread colonies"?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

Most people lived in cities.

• True

• False

Colonists believed that bathing was bad for their health.

• True

• False

Which is NOT an example of a natural resource?

• water

• soil

• air

• plastic

An apprentice is someone who learns a __________ by working with a professional.

Who controlled the American Colonies at this time?

• Canada

• Britain

• Mexico

There were more people living in Boston in 1774 than there are today.

• True

• False

What is a harbor?

• a ship with a large sail

• a safe place where boats can be anchored

• a place where colonists live