Colonial Roots And Regional Economies Of Early America

Colonial Roots And Regional Economies Of Early America

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, History, Social Studies

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial from Kids Academy introduces the concept of the 50 states in the United States, starting with the original 13 colonies. It covers the history of English settlers, the founding of Virginia, and the establishment of the 13th colony, Georgia. The video explains the division of American colonies into three regions: New England, Middle, and Southern, each with distinct lifestyles. It also discusses the transition from colonies to states after the Revolutionary War, leading to independence from Great Britain. The lesson concludes with a review and encourages viewers to subscribe for more content.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many stars are on the American flag, and what do they represent?

50 stars, representing the 50 states

100 stars, representing the 100 years of independence

25 stars, representing the first 25 states

13 stars, representing the original colonies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which was the first American colony founded by English settlers?

Virginia

Georgia

Massachusetts

New York

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year was the 13th colony, Georgia, established?

1732

1776

1607

1620

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How were the American colonies divided?

Into two regions: North and South

Into three regions: New England, Middle, and Southern

Into five regions: Central, Coastal, Mountain, Plains, and Desert

Into four regions: East, West, North, and South

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary economic activity in the New England colonies?

Growing cash crops

Mining and manufacturing

Fishing and fur trading

Raising livestock

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which colonies were known for growing crops and raising farm animals?

Western colonies

Middle colonies

Southern colonies

New England colonies

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the Southern colonies primarily known for economically?

Growing cash crops like rice and cotton

Fishing and trading

Manufacturing goods

Mining precious metals

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change occurred after the Revolutionary War?

Colonies were divided into new regions

Colonies became independent states

Colonies formed a single unified state

Colonies were returned to British rule

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the colonies gain after becoming states?

A new trade agreement with France

Independence and the ability to start a new government

More land from Great Britain

A new flag with 13 stars