American Colonies and Independence

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How many original colonies did the United States have?

  • 20
  • 13 (correct)
  • 10
  • 15

Which colony was founded first by English settlers?

  • Massachusetts
  • Georgia
  • Virginia (correct)
  • New York

What were the three main regions the American colonies were divided into?

  • North, Central, and South
  • New England, Middle, and Southern (correct)
  • East, West, and Central
  • Atlantic, Pacific, and Inland

Which economic activity was common in the New England colonies?

<p>Fishing and fur trading (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After gaining independence from Great Britain, how many states formed the United States?

<p>13 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary economic activity in the Southern colonies?

<p>Cash crops like rice and cotton (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region of the American colonies was known for growing crops?

<p>Middle colonies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did English settlers found the first American colony of Virginia?

<p>1600s (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary economic activity in the New England colonies?

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Study Notes

  • The United States of America originally had 13 colonies, each represented by a star on the American flag.
  • English settlers came to America in the early 1600s seeking independence from British rule and founded the first American colony, Virginia, in 1607.
  • American colonies were divided into three regions: New England, Middle, and Southern colonies, each with different ways of life and economic activities.
  • The New England colonies were good for fishing and fur trading, the Middle colonies were known for growing crops, and the Southern colonies made money from cash crops like rice and cotton.
  • After the Revolutionary War, the 13 colonies gained independence from Great Britain and became states, leading to the eventual formation of the United States with 50 states.

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