Early American Colonies Quiz

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Which country founded the first permanent European settlement in what is now the United States?

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England

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Why were the Middle Colonies called the 'Breadbasket Colonies' ?

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They grew grains like wheat and barley

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Why did the Pilgrims and Puritans come to New England?

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Religious Freedom

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Which English colony was the first permanent settlement in North America?

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Jamestown, Virginia

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Which of the following best describes the Southern Colonies’ economy?

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Large plantations growing tobacco, rice, and indigo

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What is a colony?

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A region of land under political control by another country.

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What did the Mayflower Compact establish?

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Pilgrims' agreement for self-rule