20 Questions
What was the main factor in the Southern Colonies' low life expectancy?
Warmer climate and lack of medicine
What was the outcome of John Peter Zenger's trial in 1733?
He was found not guilty of libel
What was the main crop produced in the Southern Colonies?
Tobacco
What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
It ended the American Revolution and recognized American independence
What was the main reason for the American colonists' desire for independence?
Their dissatisfaction with British taxation and rule
What was the name of the newspaper operated by John Peter Zenger?
The New York Weekly Journal
What was the result of the Battle of Yorktown in 1781?
The British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered
What was the document issued to Great Britain in 1776?
The Declaration of Independence
What was the significance of irrigation systems in the development of agriculture?
It kept a steady flow of water to crops, maximizing profits
What was the document signed in 1787?
The Constitution of the United States
What was a major factor contributing to the maximization of profits in agriculture?
Development of irrigation systems
What was the profession of John Peter Zenger?
Newspaper operator
Why did life expectancy vary among the colonies?
Climate and access to medicine
What was the significance of the year 1775 in American history?
The start of the Revolutionary War
What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?
British General Charles Cornwallis and his troops were cut off
What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
It ended the American Revolution
What was the result of the colonists' desire for independence?
The colonies united as one new country
What was the main characteristic of the Southern Colonies?
Least educated and governed
What was the main crop produced in the Southern Colonies for trade?
Tobacco and cash crops
What was the significance of John Peter Zenger's trial?
It was a major milestone in attaining freedoms
Learn about the original 13 colonies, divided into New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies, and their history leading up to 1775. Discover the motivation behind their settlement and the geography of the region. Test your knowledge of Colonial America!
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