15 Questions
What was the main method of support for the Virginia Colony?
Tobacco
Who took over the leadership of the confederation of tribes after Opechancanough's death?
Opechacanough
What was the outcome of the coordinated attacks by Opechancanough’s warriors in 1622?
Killed 347 English settlers and almost wiped out Jamestown in twenty-four hours
How long did the warfare continue on-and-off until Opechancanough was killed in 1644?
Twenty years
What did the colonists conclude about the militia system from the Tidewater Wars?
It works and citizens can defend themselves from threats.
Why was the idea of a well-trained militia incorporated into the Constitution almost 150 years later?
To ensure the security of a free State.
What was the colonists' perception of the natives following the Tidewater Wars?
The natives were heathens and barbaric, beyond salvation.
What was the main access point to the interior of the colonies in the Middle Colonies?
Mouths of the rivers
Which city had the largest population in colonial America?
Philadelphia
Which region had a more equitable distribution and modest profits as compared to the South?
New England
What was the primary labor system used in the South's staple crop plantations?
Slave labor
What role did Massasoit play in helping the Pilgrims in New England?
He provided translations to help the Pilgrims survive the harsh climate
Who is Metacom also known as?
King Philip
What was the outcome of King Philip’s War?
The war resulted in a shift in power dynamics in the region
What did the settlers in the Chesapeake and New England have in common?
They both came from England
Test your knowledge about the Plymouth settlement, Pilgrims, Puritans, Separatists, and their interactions with the Wampanoag, including leaders like Massasoit and Metacom. Explore the challenges and successes of early New England settlements.
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