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What was the first permanent European settlement in the New World?
What was the first permanent European settlement in the New World?
St. Augustine
Which colony, founded by Sir Walter Raleigh, is known as "The Lost Colony"?
Which colony, founded by Sir Walter Raleigh, is known as "The Lost Colony"?
Roanoke
England defeated the ______ Armada in 1588.
England defeated the ______ Armada in 1588.
Spanish
When was Jamestown founded?
When was Jamestown founded?
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Where did the Separatists first move for religious freedom?
Where did the Separatists first move for religious freedom?
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When did the Pilgrims establish their colony at Plymouth?
When did the Pilgrims establish their colony at Plymouth?
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What was the first written agreement for self-government in America?
What was the first written agreement for self-government in America?
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What did the Ole' Deluder Satan Act of 1647 in Massachusetts establish?
What did the Ole' Deluder Satan Act of 1647 in Massachusetts establish?
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What was the first written constitution in America?
What was the first written constitution in America?
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What was Colonial Virginia's elected body of representatives called?
What was Colonial Virginia's elected body of representatives called?
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Which ships brought settlers to Jamestown?
Which ships brought settlers to Jamestown?
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Who was the first Indian to welcome the Pilgrims?
Who was the first Indian to welcome the Pilgrims?
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What was Georgia's first permanent settlement called?
What was Georgia's first permanent settlement called?
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What was the first royal colony owned by the King of England?
What was the first royal colony owned by the King of England?
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What was South Carolina's first permanent settlement called?
What was South Carolina's first permanent settlement called?
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What city became the capital of Virginia in 1699?
What city became the capital of Virginia in 1699?
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Which colony was established by Lord Baltimore for English Catholics?
Which colony was established by Lord Baltimore for English Catholics?
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Which colony was established for religious freedom by settlers who arrived on the Ark and the Dove?
Which colony was established for religious freedom by settlers who arrived on the Ark and the Dove?
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The name of the colony that is now the state of New York was New ______?
The name of the colony that is now the state of New York was New ______?
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Who was the Dutch governor of New Netherland who was forced to surrender to the English?
Who was the Dutch governor of New Netherland who was forced to surrender to the English?
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What types of homes did the Swedes who settled Delaware first build?
What types of homes did the Swedes who settled Delaware first build?
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The proper name for the ______ was the Society of Friends.
The proper name for the ______ was the Society of Friends.
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Who was the man responsible for establishing a settlement at Philadelphia?
Who was the man responsible for establishing a settlement at Philadelphia?
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Who was the leader of the Moravian group that was active in missionary work?
Who was the leader of the Moravian group that was active in missionary work?
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Who was the Indian who lived with the Pilgrims and helped them to survive?
Who was the Indian who lived with the Pilgrims and helped them to survive?
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Who claimed part of North America for England in 1497?
Who claimed part of North America for England in 1497?
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Who was one of the first missionaries spurred by the Great Awakening?
Who was one of the first missionaries spurred by the Great Awakening?
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Who was the first governor of Jamestown?
Who was the first governor of Jamestown?
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Who was the minister of the colony at Plymouth?
Who was the minister of the colony at Plymouth?
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Who was the second governor of Plymouth and the author of Of Plymouth Plantation?
Who was the second governor of Plymouth and the author of Of Plymouth Plantation?
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Who founded the first colony to offer complete religious freedom in America?
Who founded the first colony to offer complete religious freedom in America?
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Who was a significant figure in the Great Awakening and preached sermons on salvation?
Who was a significant figure in the Great Awakening and preached sermons on salvation?
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Who was an English evangelist that preached throughout the colonies, sometimes to 20,000 people at once?
Who was an English evangelist that preached throughout the colonies, sometimes to 20,000 people at once?
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Who was America's first black woman writer to have a book published?
Who was America's first black woman writer to have a book published?
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Who was hired to protect the Pilgrims at Plymouth?
Who was hired to protect the Pilgrims at Plymouth?
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Who planned and directed the building of the first Georgian settlement?
Who planned and directed the building of the first Georgian settlement?
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Who married Pocahontas?
Who married Pocahontas?
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The Labrador Peninsula is located in North America.
The Labrador Peninsula is located in North America.
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Baja California is located in North America.
Baja California is located in North America.
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The Florida Peninsula is located in North America.
The Florida Peninsula is located in North America.
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The Ungava Peninsula is located in North America.
The Ungava Peninsula is located in North America.
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Study Notes
Early American Settlements and Figures
- St. Augustine was the first permanent European settlement in the New World.
- Roanoke, founded by Sir Walter Raleigh, is known as the "Lost Colony."
- The English defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588.
- Jamestown was founded in 1607.
- The Separatists initially moved to Holland for religious freedom.
- The Pilgrims established Plymouth Colony in 1620.
- The Mayflower Compact was the first written agreement for self-government in America.
- Massachusetts established the first public schools in 1647 with the Ole' Deluder Satan Act.
- The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut was the first written constitution in America.
- The House of Burgesses was colonial Virginia's elected representative body.
- The Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery brought settlers to Jamestown.
- Samoset was the first Indian to welcome the Pilgrims.
- Savannah was Georgia's first permanent settlement.
- Virginia was England's first royal colony.
- Charleston was South Carolina's first permanent settlement.
- Williamsburg became Virginia's capital in 1699.
- Maryland was established for English Catholics by Lord Baltimore.
- The Ark and the Dove brought settlers to Maryland for religious freedom.
- New Netherland was the name of the colony that became New York.
- Peter Stuyvesant was the Dutch governor of New Netherland who surrendered to the English.
- Swedes who settled in Delaware first built log cabins.
- The Society of Friends was known as the Quakers.
- William Penn established Philadelphia.
- Count von Zinzendorf led the Moravians, known for missionary work.
- Squanto assisted the Pilgrims.
- John Cabot claimed land in North America for England in 1497.
- David Brainerd was an early missionary.
- Lord De La Warr was Jamestown's first governor.
- Elder Brewster was the minister of the Plymouth colony.
- William Bradford was Plymouth's second governor and author of "Of Plymouth Plantation."
- Roger Williams founded a colony with complete religious freedom.
- Jonathan Edwards led the Great Awakening in Connecticut.
- George Whitefield was a prominent English evangelist.
- Phillis Wheatley was America's first published African American woman writer.
- Captain Miles Standish protected the Pilgrims.
- James Oglethorpe planned Georgia's first settlement.
- John Rolfe married Pocahontas.
Important Dates and Locations
- 1607: Jamestown founded
- 1620: Pilgrims established Plymouth
- 1647: Massachusetts establishes public schools
- 1699: Williamsburg becomes Virginia's capital
Key Figures in Early American History
- Roger Williams
- Jonathan Edwards
- George Whitefield
- Phillis Wheatley
- William Bradford
- William Penn
- John Rolfe
- Lord De La Warr
- Captain Miles Standish
- Elder Brewster
- James Oglethorpe
- Count von Zinzendorf,
- David Brainerd
- Samoset
- Squanto
- Peter Stuyvesant
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Test your knowledge on the early American settlements and key historical figures. This quiz covers significant events such as the founding of Jamestown, the Mayflower Compact, and the relationships with Indigenous peoples. Challenge yourself to learn more about America's beginnings and its critical developments in governance and society.
