Colonial America: Foundations and Religious Freedom

Which colony was founded primarily for economic profit under the mercantilist system?

• Rhode Island

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

What was the primary reason for the founding of Massachusetts and Rhode Island?

• Trade expansion

• Military strategy

• Religious principles

• Economic profit

Which colony was established as a safe haven for Quakers?

• Georgia

• Maryland

• Pennsylvania

• South Carolina

What principle was Maryland founded on?

• Economic profit

• Trade expansion

• Military defense

• Religious freedom

What was a common practice of the Puritans in New England regarding those accused of witchcraft?

• Fines

• Execution

• Imprisonment

• Exile

Who founded a colony based on total religious freedom after fleeing Massachusetts?

• William Penn

• John Winthrop

• Roger Williams

• George Calvert

What was the Great Awakening?

• A religious revival

• A military campaign

• A political movement

• An economic reform

Which century did the Great Awakening occur in?

• 19th century

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

Which founding father was influenced by religious beliefs in shaping the nation?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

What principle did the founding fathers incorporate into the Constitution to protect religious freedom?

• Federalism

• Universal suffrage

• Separation of church and state

• Economic equality