Exploration and Settlement in America

When did the Pilgrims settle in Plymouth, seeking religious freedom?

• 1607

• 1620

• 1630

• 1650

Which individual is known for founding the colony of Pennsylvania for religious freedom?

• William Bradford

• Anne Hutchinson

• William Penn

• John Smith

What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?

• To show the scale of the map

• To indicate directions

• To list the symbols used

• To provide a grid system

Which of the following is the largest city by population in the United States?

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Houston

• New York City

Which region in the United States is characterized by a desert climate?

• The Midwest

• The Northeast

• The Southwest

• The Southeast

Why did many settlers come to the New World in the 17th century?

• To escape the cold climate of Europe

• To find new trade routes to Asia

• For religious freedom and economic gain

• To establish new monarchies

Who was Anne Hutchinson and what was her significance in colonial America?

• A leader in the Jamestown settlement

• A proponent of religious freedom in Massachusetts

• The founder of Rhode Island

• A famous explorer of the New World

What does the scale on a map help you determine?

• The direction of north

• The distance between locations

• The type of vegetation in an area

• The population of a city

Which state is located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States?

• Florida

• Texas

• Washington

• New York

Which landform is commonly found in the Appalachian region?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Plains

• Valleys