Early American History
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- Q1What was the name of the first colony in America?New YorkMayflowerPlymouth RockJamestown30s
- Q2Why did the Pilgrims make the journey to America?Grow TobaccoReligious beliefs different than the Church of EnglandThey were prisoners.Political Percecution30s
- Q3What was the Mayflower?The name of boat the Pilgrims came onThe name of the people who came overThe name of the colonyThe harbor that the Pilgrims landed at.30s
- Q4What is the name of one of the Native American tribes?Nomon, RetruPilgrims, HollowCherokee, ApacheSuite, Apt30s
- Q5How many Pilgrims survived the first winter?About 75%About 50% of themAbout 25%None30s
- Q6When did the Europeans start coming to America1700-18001600-17001400-15001800-190030s
- Q7What is a colony?A settlement in a new area.The place the Europeans leftA person who moves to an areaThe ocean they traveled.30s
- Q8What did the residents of Jamestown grow and trade with England?GoldCoalTeaTobacco30s
- Q9How did Thanksgiving start?A tradition that started in England.With a feast between the Native Americans and PilgrimsWith a party between Jamestown and the IndiansWith the Indians and Colonists praying together30s
- Q10What is NOT the name of one of the 13 colonies?MassachusettsVirginiaPennsylvaniaFlorida30s
- Q11How long did it take for a boat to cross the Atlantic from Europe to America?About 2 monthsAbout 6 hoursAbout 2 daysAbout 4 months30s