Colonization Impact Quiz

Which colonies are considered part of the middle colonies?

• Florida and Georgia

• Pennsylvania and New York

• Virginia and Maryland

• California and Texas

Who primarily colonized the southern colonies?

• The English

• The Dutch

• The Swedes

• The French

What was a major reason for the colonization of the US?

• To find gold

• To seek religious freedom

• To study native plants

• To establish military bases

Which language became dominant in the middle and southern colonies?

• English

• French

• Swedish

• Dutch

What economic system was promoted in the middle and southern colonies?

• Socialism

• Feudalism

• Communism

• Free enterprise

What did the colonists in the middle and southern colonies value that influenced the US Constitution?

• Dictatorship

• Theocracy

• Limited government

• Absolute monarchy

Which group sought refuge from religious persecution in Pennsylvania?

• Quakers

• Catholics

• Buddhists

• Hindus

What did the middle and southern colonies become known for regarding religious beliefs?

• Ignorance

• Indifference

• Tolerance

• Intolerance

Which colony was originally founded as a haven for debtors?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

• New York

What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To establish a trade agreement with native tribes

• To declare independence from England

• To create a framework for governing the Plymouth Colony

• To outline the social hierarchy among the colonists