Colonial America Unit Test

Who sponsored the first British colony in the Americas?

• Henry Hudson

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• Christopher Columbus

What did Henry Hudson's learnings about the geography of North American waterways provide?

• Valuable information to other explorers.

• Nothing significant.

• A map to hidden treasures.

• A new trade route to Asia.

What was the first British attempt at building a colony in the New World?

What were the common causes of death?

• Starvation and disease

• War and conflict

• Natural disasters

• Animal attacks

The number ____ has been etched into Plymouth Rock to commemorate the year of the Pilgrims' arrival.

• 1620

• 1492

• 1776

• 1804

The Mayflower Compact was:

• a document that established a government for the Plymouth Colony

• a treaty between the Pilgrims and Native Americans

• a map of the New World

• a list of supplies needed for the journey

Who was elected as the first governor of Plymouth Colony?

• John Smith

• William Bradford

• Miles Standish

• Edward Winslow

The Pilgrims invited the Native Americans to join them in the celebration of their harvest because:

• they wanted to express gratitude for their help.

• they were forced to do so by the king.

• they wanted to show off their wealth.

• they needed more people to work the fields.

Which of the following colonies is part of the New England Colonies?

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Virginia

What was the reason Roger Williams was banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• He was a farmer

• His views were seen as radical

• He was a Native American

• He founded Rhode Island