British colonial study guide

Which colonies include Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire?

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• New England Colonies

• Royal Colonies

Which colonies were more focused on developing agriculture?

• Northern Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Charter Colonies

What was a Charter Colony?

• A colony under the king's control

• A colony given to an individual or group

• A document that gave permission to settle and trade

• A colony focused on agriculture

Which colonies were more focused on changing or leaving the Church of England?

• Southern Colonies

• Northern Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Royal Colonies

What is a Proprietary Colony?

• A colony under the king's control

• A colony given to an individual or group with self-government rights

• A colony focused on agriculture

• A colony that traded with England

What was one reason for England's colonization of America related to economic activities?

• To establish new religions

• To gain natural resources like timber

• To build new cities

• To create new laws

What was one reason people in England wanted religious freedom in America?

• To gain wealth

• To practice their beliefs freely

• To establish new colonies

• To trade with other countries

What did the English establish along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean?

• The Thirteen Colonies

• New cities

• Trading posts

• Military bases

What did artisans typically do?

• Worked as caretakers

• Worked as craftsmen

• Worked as merchants

• Worked as farmers

What was the main focus of children's education?

• Learning to read

• Learning a new skill

• Learning to cook

• Learning to farm