Colonial America and the Slave Trade

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

Which colony was established as a haven for English Catholics?

• Georgia

• Maryland

• Pennsylvania

• New York

What was the House of Burgesses?

• The first representative assembly in colonial America

• A trading company

• A religious group

• A military fort

Which river was Jamestown located on?

• Mississippi River

• Hudson River

• James River

• Delaware River

Who was granted a charter to establish Pennsylvania?

• John Smith

• William Penn

• Lord Baltimore

• Peter Minuit

Which colonial region was known for having the greatest wealth?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• Backcountry

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

• Religious freedom

• Trade and economic gain

• Escaping war

• Seeking gold

What system granted land to settlers in the Southern Colonies for bringing indentured servants?

• Headright system

• Encomienda system

• Feudal system

• Plantation system

Which colony was founded as a place for debtors and the poor?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

• New Jersey

Why did New England colonies require public education?

• To train soldiers

• To ensure children could read the Bible

• To prepare for trade

• To teach farming