American Colonies and History Quiz

How many stars are on the American flag today?

• 13

• 25

• 50

• 45

What did the 13 stars on the early American flag represent?

• 13 states

• 13 colonies

• 13 presidents

• 13 wars

Which colony was founded in 1732?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• South Carolina

• North Carolina

What were the American colonies divided into?

• States

• Regions

• Countries

• Cities

Which region was known for fishing and fur trading?

• Southern colonies

• Middle colonies

• New England colonies

• Western colonies

What was the main economic activity in the Southern colonies?

• Fishing

• Cash crops

• Mining

• Shipbuilding

When was Virginia, the first American colony, founded?

• 1607

• 1732

• 1620

• 1700

Which countries continued to form colonies in America after the English?

• Spain and Portugal

• Sweden and France

• Germany and Italy

• Russia and China

What did the colonies gain after the Revolutionary War?

• More land

• Independence from Great Britain

• New leaders

• More colonies

What was the purpose of growing cash crops in the Southern colonies?

• For personal use

• For selling

• For decoration

• For trading with Native Americans