Introduction to Colonial America

Which countries claimed land in North America that belonged to Indigenous people?

• Spain, France, and Great Britain

• Italy, Germany, and Portugal

• China, Japan, and Korea

• Russia, India, and Brazil

What did Great Britain call the settlements they created in North America?

• Colonies

• Empires

• Nations

• States

What is a colony?

• A group of people from one country who build a settlement in another territory

• A large city in a foreign country

• A type of government

• A military base

Why did many settlers move to the British colonies?

• To find new opportunities to make money

• To escape from the cold weather

• To learn a new language

• To become soldiers

What was another main reason settlers moved to the British colonies?

• Religious freedom

• Better education

• War

• To find gold

What were settlers in Great Britain forced to do?

• Practice the same religion

• Join the army

• Pay high taxes

• Move to the colonies

What did the first British settlers use for food and to build their homes?

• Natural resources

• Imported goods

• Metal and steel

• Plastic and glass

What did the colonists and American Indians sometimes do?

• Trade goods and knowledge

• Build ships together

• Travel to Europe

• Write books

What did settlers build up and down the Atlantic coast?

• Large towns and communities

• Castles and fortresses

• Factories and industries

• Schools and universities

How many British colonies were there in North America by the 1700s?

• 13

• 10

• 5

• 20