The Thirteen Colonies

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Which of the following regions were part of the Thirteen Colonies?

  • Southern Colonies
  • New England Colonies (correct)
  • Northern Colonies
  • Western Colonies

Which colony was the first to be established in the Thirteen Colonies?

  • Pennsylvania
  • New York
  • Virginia (correct)
  • Maryland

What was the main motivation behind the founding of the New England Colonies, Maryland, and Pennsylvania?

  • Political domination
  • Native American displacement
  • Religious concerns (correct)
  • Economic expansion

Which colony was established as a proprietary colony in 1664 and later became a royal colony in 1686?

<p>Province of New York (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which colony was established as a proprietary colony in 1732 and became a royal colony in 1752?

<p>Province of Georgia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which colony was initially chartered in 1629, divided into separate proprietary colonies in 1712, and later became royal colonies in 1729?

<p>Province of North Carolina (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which colony was the first successful English colony, established in 1607 near Chesapeake Bay?

<p>Colony of Virginia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to growing tensions between Britain and the 13 colonies?

<p>The French and Indian War (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principle did the colonists call for in response to conflicts with the British government over taxes and rights?

<p>No taxation without representation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which colonies formed the New England Confederation in 1643?

<p>Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay, Connecticut, and New Haven (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which state department in London governed all colonies beginning in 1660?

<p>The Southern Department (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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