History Alive Ch 7
Colonial America Knowledge Quiz
Test your knowledge of Colonial America with this engaging quiz! Dive into the rich history of the different colonies and their unique characteristics. Perfect for students and history enthusiasts alike.
- Explore the foundations of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Georgia.
- Understand the economic and social dynamics that shaped early American society.
- Challenge yourself with multiple-choice questions and open-ended prompts.
Areas in North America where different kinds of colonies developed
Different from each other
Controlled or run by the people themselves, with each person having an equal say
Coming from, located in, or related to Great Britain
The way a particular region or country organizes the manufacture and exchange of such things as money, food, and services.
Why were the Quakers mistreated in England
They refused to pay taxes
Their religious beliefs were different from the beliefs of most British
They thought that people should use force to get rid of kings
They frequently received special favors from the king
Why did the British want to control New York
The area was rich with gold
They wanted to start large cotton plantations
They wanted the land so that English settlers could move westward
They wanted to stop Spanish from settling along the Atlantic
Massachusetts was founded to protect which group of colonists
Debtors
Catholics
Puritans
Quakers
Why was Rhode Island founded?
People wanted to practice religious freedom
It was known as the "poor man's colony"
To keep Spain from moving North
William Penn wanted to start a colony where Quakers could live safely.
Mosquitoes were extremely dangerous to colonists in this colony because spread of diseases
New York
Maryland
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Why was Georgia founded?
William Penn wanted to start a colony where Quakers could live safely
It was great for shipping and trading because of the harbor.
To help poor settlers stay out of jail because they were in debt
People wanted to practice their own religion
Write the colony that best fits the description: Rocky soil, plentiful forests, easy access to the sea
Write the colony that best fits the description: Plantation owners in this colony grew to depend on indentured servants.
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