The Formation and Development of the 13 American Colonies

What was the first permanent English settlement in the American colonies?

• Jamestown, Virginia

• Plymouth, Massachusetts

• New York, New York

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Who founded Rhode Island in 1636?

• Roger Williams

• William Penn

• Thomas Hooker

• John Smith

Which document is sometimes considered America's first constitution?

• The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Articles of Confederation

Which colony was originally a Dutch colony before being taken over by the English in 1664?

• New York

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

What event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?

• The Boston Massacre

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Paris