History of North America Quiz

What was the second major English settlement in New England after Plymouth Colony?

• Roanoke Colony

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

• New Amsterdam

• Jamestown

Who was a leading figure in founding the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• William Bradford

• John Winthrop

• John Smith

• Roger Williams

What was the primary reason for the Puritan migration to New England?

• Adventure and exploration

• Trade and commerce

• Religious freedom

• Economic opportunities

Which colony did Roger Williams found?

• Connecticut

• Rhode Island

• New York

• New Hampshire

What was Roger Williams' stance on the Anglican Church?

• He thought it was beyond saving

• He had no opinion on it

• He believed it could be reformed

• He supported it fully

Why did Roger Williams decline to preach at the new church in Boston?

• He was not offered a position

• The congregation would not break from the Anglican Church

• He was not interested in preaching

• He wanted to return to England

What was one of Roger Williams' controversial beliefs in Plymouth?

• The king had no right to claim Native American lands

• The colonies should unite under one government

• The church should be abolished

• The Puritans should return to England

Who was the Paramount chief that Roger Williams got to know during his time in Plymouth?

• Squanto

• Massasoit

• Pocahontas

• Samoset

What was a significant outcome of Roger Williams' interactions with Native Americans?

• He became a chief

• He learned their languages

• He was banished from the colonies

• He led a rebellion

What was a major concern for the Plymouth Colony regarding Roger Williams' views?

• His views might reach England and cause trouble

• He was too quiet and reserved

• He wanted to return to England

• He was not religious enough