13 Original American Colonies
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Which of the following was NOT a reason for the colonists to come to America?

  • To seek revenge against Great Britain (correct)
  • Religious freedom
  • Economic opportunity
  • Political freedom
  • Which colony was the first permanent one founded by the colonists?

  • Massachusetts
  • New York
  • Jamestown (Virginia) (correct)
  • Rhode Island
  • What event led to the colonists declaring their independence from Great Britain?

  • The rebels' refusal to pay high taxes (correct)
  • The Revolutionary War
  • The Boston Tea Party
  • The signing of the Declaration of Independence
  • What was the main grievance of the colonists regarding British rule?

    <p>Lack of representation in British Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following colonies rebelled against British rule?

    <p>Virginia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which colony was the first permanent settlement founded by the British in 1607?

    <p>Virginia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the colonists to come to America?

    <p>To seek political freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led the colonists to declare their independence from Great Britain?

    <p>The Boston Tea Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the colonists' rebellion against British rule?

    <p>High taxes without representation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the original thirteen colonies was not located along the Atlantic Ocean?

    <p>New Hampshire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Colonization of America

    • The main reason for the colonists to come to America was to escape religious persecution and to seek economic opportunities.

    First Permanent Settlements

    • The first permanent settlement founded by the British in 1607 was Jamestown.

    American Independence

    • The event that led to the colonists declaring their independence from Great Britain was the American Revolution.
    • The main grievance of the colonists regarding British rule was the imposition of taxes without representation.
    • All thirteen original colonies rebelled against British rule, with the exception of none.

    Geography of the Original Thirteen Colonies

    • All of the original thirteen colonies were located along the Atlantic Ocean, with no exceptions.

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    Test your knowledge of the 13 original American colonies with this quiz. Explore the history, government, and founding of the colonies, and learn about the reasons why people migrated to America.

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