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Colonial America and the Slave Trade

Authored by JENNIFER PILSL

Social Studies

8th Grade

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Colonial America and the Slave Trade
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Africans were brought to the Americas as slaves?

They volunteered for work

Native American populations declined due to disease

They were paid for their labor

Europeans preferred African culture

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which colony was established as a haven for English Catholics?

Georgia

Maryland

Pennsylvania

New York

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the House of Burgesses?

The first representative assembly in colonial America

A trading company

A religious group

A military fort

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which river was Jamestown located on?

Mississippi River

Hudson River

James River

Delaware River

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was granted a charter to establish Pennsylvania?

John Smith

William Penn

Lord Baltimore

Peter Minuit

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which colonial region was known for having the greatest wealth?

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

Backcountry

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for Dutch colonization in North America?

Religious freedom

Trade and economic gain

Escaping war

Seeking gold

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