5 Questions
Which region had the most valuable colonies in British colonial America?
The West Indies
How many British colonies were there in the Americas?
32
Which colonies outside of the North American mainland had low European populations?
The island colonies
Which colony in mainland North America depended on British support to maintain its identity against the Protestant English colonies?
Canada
Which colonies rebelled against Britain and formed the nascent United States?
The Thirteen Colonies
Test your knowledge on British colonial America in the 18th century with this quiz. Learn about the characteristics of the colonies, including the lesser-known 32 British colonies in the Americas and the valuable "sugar islands" in the West Indies. Explore the demographics and population of the island colonies outside of the North American mainland.
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