Colonial America Quiz

What was the primary reason Puritans initially came to North America?

• Economic opportunities

• Religious freedom

• Political power

• Military expansion

The Mayflower Compact was significant because it:

• Granted independence from Britain

• Established trade routes

• Created rules for self-government

• Ended religious persecution

Which colony was specifically founded by Puritans?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Massachusetts Bay

• Pennsylvania

Southern colonies were characterized by:

• Small farms

• Rocky soil

• Cool climate

• Large plantations

The Navigation Acts required colonists to:

• Pay taxes to France

• Trade exclusively within the British Empire

• Build their own ships

• Establish local governments

What was a major difference between northern and southern colonies?

• Climate and soil conditions

• Religious freedom

• British control

• Ocean access

Britain's war with which country left them in debt?

• Spain

• Netherlands

• France

• Portugal

The Plymouth settlement was established by:

• Quakers

• Native Americans

• British soldiers

• Pilgrims

Colonial constitutions were:

• Military documents

• Trade agreements

• Plans for government

• Religious texts

What group provided labor for southern plantations?

• European immigrants

• Native Americans

• Indentured servants

• Enslaved Africans