Podcast
Questions and Answers
During which century did the colonies experience substantial growth and prosperity?
During which century did the colonies experience substantial growth and prosperity?
- 19th century
- 17th century
- 16th century
- 18th century (correct)
Which colony was the first to be established by the British?
Which colony was the first to be established by the British?
- Massachusetts
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia (correct)
- New York
What were the colonies initially sought after for?
What were the colonies initially sought after for?
- Access to trade routes
- Strategic location
- Fertile farmland
- Gold reserves (correct)
What led to a surge in immigration and rapid population growth in the colonies?
What led to a surge in immigration and rapid population growth in the colonies?
What percentage of the North American continent did the 13 British colonies encompass?
What percentage of the North American continent did the 13 British colonies encompass?
According to the British perspective, how were the American colonies viewed?
According to the British perspective, how were the American colonies viewed?
What did American revolutionaries emphasize in their perspective?
What did American revolutionaries emphasize in their perspective?
What did many American revolutionaries believe regarding laws in the colonies?
What did many American revolutionaries believe regarding laws in the colonies?
According to the British perspective, what authority did the American colonies lack?
According to the British perspective, what authority did the American colonies lack?
What did the American revolutionaries believe should be the focus of the colonial assemblies?
What did the American revolutionaries believe should be the focus of the colonial assemblies?
