
English Colonization of North America
Authored by Marcos Hernandez
Social Studies
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 mins • 1 pt
Why did some English settlers come to North America?
To escape high taxes in England
To practice their religion freely
To avoid serving in the army
To gain citizenship in France
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 mins • 1 pt
What was one reason the English government supported the establishment of colonies?
To escape the king’s control
To compete with France and Spain for land and wealth
To protect colonists from Native American attacks
To create a new monarchy in the Americas
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 mins • 1 pt
What economic policy did England follow in the late 1600s?
Democracy
Socialism
Mercantilism
Capitalism
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 mins • 1 pt
How did the colonies help England under mercantilism?
By electing governors loyal to the king
By providing raw materials for English industries
By conquering Native American lands
By building ships for the English navy only
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 mins • 1 pt
Which colonies were part of New England?
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 mins • 1 pt
Why was farming difficult in New England?
Frequent droughts and poor rivers
Dense forests and flooding
Cold winters and rocky, hilly land
Competition with plantations
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 mins • 1 pt
Which group founded Pennsylvania seeking religious freedom?
Puritans
Quakers
Catholics
Pilgrims
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