Topic 1.6: Test Review

Which colony was the first permanent English settlement in North America?

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• Massachusetts Bay

• New Amsterdam

What was the main purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To declare independence from England

• To establish self-government

• To create a trade agreement

• To start a war

Which region was known for its large plantations and use of enslaved labor?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• Western Colonies

Which colony was founded by the Pilgrims in 1620?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• New York

• Georgia

Which of the following best describes the climate of the New England Colonies?

• Hot and humid year-round

• Cold winters and mild summers

• Dry and desert-like

• Tropical and rainy

Which group signed the Mayflower Compact?

• The Puritans

• The Pilgrims

• The Quakers

• The Cavaliers

Which colony was established primarily for economic reasons?

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• Massachusetts Bay

• Pennsylvania

Which of the following colonies was part of the Middle Colonies?

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

• Georgia

Which statement best explains why the Southern Colonies developed a plantation economy?

• They had rocky soil and short growing seasons.

• They had fertile land and a warm climate.

• They had many large cities.

• They had little access to water.

How did the Mayflower Compact influence later American government?

• It established a monarchy in the colonies.

• It introduced the idea of self-government and majority rule.

• It banned all forms of religion.

• It created a system of slavery.