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1. 
What was the first colony founded?
A.
Massachusetts
B.
Virginia
C.
Maryland
D.
Delaware
2. 
Which colony prohibited slaves?
A.
Maryland
B.
Virginia
C.
Georgia
D.
Massachusetts
3. 
Which colonial region had religious freedom?
A.
New England
B.
Middle
C.
South
4. 
Which colonial region was known for NOT having religious freedom?
A.
New England
B.
Middle
C.
South
5. 
Which colonial region was known for growing crops?
A.
New England
B.
Middle
C.
South
6. 
Which colonial region was known for having lots of fishing?
A.
New England
B.
Middle
C.
South
7. 
What was the primary reason the colonists on the Mayflower came to North America?
A.
Political freedom
B.
Economic freedom
C.
Religious freedom
D.
Freedom
8. 
Who did Pocahontas marry?
A.
John Rolfe
B.
John Smith
C.
John Jacob Jingle Heimer Smith
D.
John Hancock
9. 
What crop was Jamestown known for producing?
A.
Indigo
B.
Corn
C.
Cotton
D.
Tobacco
10. 
What was another name for the Pilgrims who came over on the Mayflower who wanted to separate from the church?
A.
Pilgrims
B.
Separatists
C.
Puritans
D.
Mayflower Compact
11. 
Why was the Mayflower Compact important?
A.
It established one general government of the colonies.
B.
It set up the first president.
C.
It separated the colonies from England.
D.
It was the first time majority rule and self-government was mentioned.
12. 
Why is the year 1607 important?
A.
The Mayflower arrived.
B.
Jamestown was founded.
C.
The Mayflower Compact was signed.
D.
The colonies separated from England.
13. 
Why is the year 1620 important?
A.
The Mayflower arrived.
B.
Jamestown was founded.
C.
The colonies separated from England.
D.
John Rolfe married Pocahontas.
14. 
Which colony was a haven for Catholics?
A.
Virginia
B.
Massachusetts
C.
Maryland
D.
Georgia
15. 
Why was the location of Georgia important?
A.
It served as a buffer zone between the Spanish and English.
B.
It had highly populated forts.
C.
It had lots of fishing.
D.
It had lots of rivers
16. 
The pineapple was a colonial symbol for
17. 
What region was Georgia in?
A.
New England
B.
Middle
C.
South
18. 
What region was Maryland in?
A.
New England
B.
Middle
C.
South
19. 
What region was Virginia in?
A.
New England
B.
Middle
C.
South
20. 
What region was New Jersey in?
A.
New England
B.
Middle
C.
South
21. 
What region was Massachusetts in?
A.
New England
B.
Middle
C.
South
22. 
Were there slaves in the colonies?
A.
Yes
B.
No
23. 
What is the name for the type of farming where you only grow enough for your family?
A.
Local farming
B.
Subsistence farming
C.
Specialized farming
D.
Extrafamilial farming
24. 
What was the triangular trade?
A.
Trade between the West Indies, Africa, and England
B.
Trade between three ports in the colonies
C.
Trade between the colonies, France, and Russia
D.
Trade between three ports in Europe