The 13 Colonies: Southern Colonies

Which was the first permanent English settlement in the Southern Colonies?

• Roanoke

• Salem

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

Which Southern Colony was known as the 'Cavalier State'?

• Georgia

• South Carolina

• Virginia

• North Carolina

Which Southern Colony was founded as a haven for English Catholics?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• North Carolina

• Maryland

Which Southern Colony was known for its large plantations and reliance on slave labor?

• Georgia

• North Carolina

• Maryland

• Virginia

Which Southern Colony was originally settled by the Dutch and later taken over by the English?

• Virginia

• New York

• South Carolina

• Georgia

Which Southern Colony was named after King Charles I of England?

• Maryland

• North Carolina

• Georgia

• Virginia

Which Southern Colony was founded by James Oglethorpe as a refuge for debtors?

• North Carolina

• South Carolina

• Georgia

• Virginia

Which Southern Colony was known for its production of indigo and rice?

• Virginia

• North Carolina

• Georgia

• South Carolina

Which Southern Colony was the last to be established?

• North Carolina

• Virginia

• South Carolina

• Georgia

Which Southern Colony was known for its religious tolerance and diverse population?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• North Carolina

• Maryland