New England Colonies Quiz

The colony in light blue is...

• New Hampshire
• Massachusetts
• Connecticut
• Rhode Island

The colony in lime green is...

• New Hampshire
• Massachusetts
• Connecticut
• Rhode Island

The colony in purple is...

• New Hampshire
• Massachusetts
• Connecticut
• Rhode Island

The colony in red is...

• New Hampshire
• Massachusetts
• Connecticut
• Rhode Island

Most of the colonists in the New England colonies left England because:

• They wanted to explore.
• They wanted to become Americans
• They wanted religious freedom.
• They wanted to trade spices from the Indies.

The founder of Massachusetts Bay Colony and the "City Upon a Hill" was:

• Pocahantas
• John Smith
• Roger Williams
• John Winthrop

The "City Upon a Hill" was supposed to be a city that:

• Was on a really high hill.
• Could be an example of Puritans' faith and work ethic.
• Could trade well with Native American.
• Was built at the highest vantage point possible.

What happened to Anne Hutchinson and Roger Williams in Massachusetts, and what colony did they establish as a result?

• They were praised for supporting the church and founded New Hampshire.
• They were banished for challenging church teachings and founded Rhode Island.
• They were elected as church leaders and founded Connecticut.
• They left voluntarily to help settle Pennsylvania.

Which mountain range ran through the New England Colonies?

• Appalachian Mountains
• Rocky Mountains
• Sierra Nevada Mountains
• Smoky Mountains

How did the New England Colonies’ climate and mountain range affect their crop growth?

• The warm climate and flat plains allowed for year-round farming and rich harvests.
• The cold climate and rocky soil from the Appalachian Mountains made farming difficult.
• Frequent tropical rains and fertile valleys created excellent conditions for growing rice.
• The hot, dry climate and desert soil limited farming to only a few coastal areas.