New England Colonies Quiz

What was the primary reason the New England Colonies were founded?

• To find gold and riches

• For religious freedom

• To expand trade routes

• For scientific exploration

What was the first successful English colony in New England?

• Jamestown

• Roanoke

• Plymouth Colony

• Massachusetts Bay

How did the geography of New England impact the colonists’ economy?

• It allowed for large-scale farming

• It led to a focus on fishing and shipbuilding

• It made mining the main industry

• It encouraged the growth of cotton

What industries were central to the economy of the New England Colonies?

• Mining and agriculture

• Shipbuilding, fishing, and trade

• Textile manufacturing

• Oil and gas production

What was the focus of the New England economy?

• Large-scale agriculture

• Trade and industry

• Mining and gold

• Fishing and tourism

What was the role of Native American tribes in the New England Colonies?

• They were allies in wars

• They traded goods and shared knowledge

• They were not present in the area

• They built the first settlements

What democratic practice was common in the New England Colonies?

• Military elections

• Voting in town meetings

• Appointing leaders by the king

• Selecting leaders by lottery

Why was education important in the New England Colonies?

• To ensure children could read the Bible

• To prepare children for military service

• To teach children farming techniques

• To train children in trade skills

What was the 'Great Migration'?

• Movement of Native Americans to the west

• Large movement of Puritans to New England

• Migration of settlers to the Southern Colonies

• Relocation of European traders to America

What impact did the 'Great Migration' have on the New England Colonies?

• Decreased the population

• Weakened religious structures

• Solidified religious and social structures

• Led to economic decline