Quiz on Historical Events and the Lords Proprietors

What event led to the execution of King Charles I?

• The American Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The English Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

Who became King of England on May 8, 1660?

• King Charles I

• King Charles II

• King George I

• King Henry VIII

Which of the following was NOT one of the Lords Proprietors?

• Edward Hyde

• George Monck

• William Craven

• Oliver Cromwell

What was the main goal of the Lords Proprietors in the colony?

• To create a new religion

• To make money by charging a quitrent

• To establish a military base

• To find new trade partners

What did the Lords Proprietors hope the colony would make them?

• Famous

• Powerful

• Rich

• Influential

Which area was included in the land given to the Lords Proprietors?

• From New York to Georgia

• From Florida to Virginia

• From Texas to California

• From Maine to Maryland

Which Lord Proprietor was later the Earl of Shaftesbury?

• Edward Hyde

• George Monck

• Anthony Ashley Cooper

• John Berkeley

Where was Charles Town originally located?

• Between the Ashley and Cooper Rivers

• Near the Mississippi River

• On the coast of Virginia

• In the Appalachian Mountains

What was the significance of Charles Town in Carolina?

• It became England’s first permanent settlement in Carolina

• It was the largest city in America

• It was a major trading post

• It was a military base

What was the outcome of the first attempt to establish Charlestown?

• It was abandoned

• It was successful

• It became a major port

• It was destroyed by fire