Early English Settlements Quiz

In what year was the first permanent English settlement, Jamestown, established?

• 1607

• 1620

• 1492

• 1776

When did the Pilgrims land at Plymouth?

• 1620

• 1607

• 1492

• 1776

What is the definition of a "colony"?

• A new place to live

• A type of government

• A military base

• A trading post

What does the term "Diversity" refer to?

• A single type of person

• Different types of people

• A specific culture

• A uniform society

What was Bacon's Rebellion about?

• Farmers supporting taxes

• Farmers rebelling against taxes

• Merchants rebelling against farmers

• A rebellion for more crops

What does "Economic" relate to?

• Dealing with art and culture

• Dealing with sports and games

• Dealing with finances and money

• Dealing with weather and climate

What is a "Cash Crop"?

• A crop grown for personal use

• A crop grown for decoration

• A farm crop raised to be sold for money

• A crop that is not harvested

What was the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?

• First written constitution in America

• A type of trade agreement

• A military alliance

• A religious document

What is a charter?

• A written contract

• A type of ship

• A religious text

• A military order

What was a profitable business in the Ohio River Valley?

• Fur Trade

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Shipbuilding