Pilgrims, Puritans, and the 13 Colonies
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- Q1Which colony was founded by William Penn as a haven for Quakers?VirginiaRhode IslandPennsylvaniaMassachusetts30s
- Q2Who was the leader of the Pilgrims that established the Plymouth Colony?William BradfordRoger WilliamsJohn WinthropAnne Hutchinson30s
- Q3Which colony was founded by Roger Williams for its commitment to religious freedom?Rhode IslandNew HampshireMassachusettsConnecticut30s
- Q4What was a primary economic activity in the Southern Colonies?Plantation agricultureFishingTradeManufacturing30s
- Q5Which of the following best describes the climate of the New England Colonies?Tropical with frequent hurricanesMild temperatures and heavy rainfallCold winters and warm summersHot and humid year-round30s
- Q6What was the triangular trade primarily used for?Transportation of immigrantsCultural exchange between coloniesTrading of luxury items onlyExchange of goods and enslaved people30s
- Q7Which colony did Anne Hutchinson help establish due to her beliefs in religious freedom?VirginiaRhode IslandMassachusettsConnecticut30s
- Q8Which of the following groups were known for their strong emphasis on education in the New England Colonies?QuakersAnglicansCatholicsPuritans30s
- Q9Which New England colony was known for its Puritan foundation and strict religious codes?MassachusettsNew JerseyVirginiaSouth Carolina30s
- Q10Which colony was established primarily as a safe haven for Catholics?New YorkConnecticutNorth CarolinaMaryland30s
- Q11What characteristic distinguishes the Middle Colonies from the Southern and New England colonies?Dominated by small farmsStrictly agriculturalSingle religious focusDiverse economy and population30s
- Q12Which colony was known for its representative government and the Fundamental Orders, considered one of the first written constitutions?New HampshireConnecticutMassachusettsRhode Island30s
- Q13Which economic activity was most prominent in the Middle Colonies due to their fertile soil?Mining and metallurgyCattle ranchingShipbuildingAgriculture and grain production30s
- Q14What describes the physical geography of the New England colonies?Desert-like conditions with scarce rainfallSwampy marshlands with tropical weatherFlat plains with a warm climateRocky terrain with many forests and a colder climate30s
- Q15Which group of settlers is known for their journey on the Mayflower and establishing a colony at Plymouth?QuakersPuritansPilgrimsCavaliers30s