11 Questions
Which crop did the South base its economy on?
Cotton
Which group settled Plymouth?
Pilgrims
Which colony had a theocracy where only special members of the church could serve in the government?
Massachusetts Bay
Which region had big industries in fishing, forestry, trading, and whaling?
New England
Who were the first settlers in Virginia colonies like Roanoke and Jamestown?
English joint stock companies and individuals
Which region of the 13 colonies had long, warm summers, lots of rivers, and fertile soil?
The South
Who set the colony of Virginia on a better path when he brought tobacco seeds to Jamestown?
John Rolfe
Which colony was originally settled by Dutch merchants and later surrendered to the British in exchange for a peaceful transition of power?
New York
Which colony became known as the bread basket colonies due to their staple crop production?
Pennsylvania
Who was the founder of Pennsylvania and believed in the equality of people before God?
William Penn
Which region had the largest population in all of England's colonies in North America by the 1700s?
Mid-Atlantic colonies
Test your knowledge of American colonial history with this quiz! Learn about the 13 colonies and their characteristics as you group them into three regions. Challenge yourself and become an expert on the diverse colonies that shaped the foundation of the United States.
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