Colonial American Settlements and Societies Quiz

Test your knowledge of Colonial History with questions about early American colonies, founders, and key events. Discover more about Jamestown, Plymouth, and other settlements.

#1

Which European country established the first permanent colony in what is now the United States?

Spain
France
England
Portugal
#2

What was the primary economic activity of the Jamestown settlement?

Fishing
Farming
Mining
Trading
#3

What was the primary crop of the southern colonies?

Wheat
Indigo
Corn
Tobacco
#4

Who was the founder of the colony of Georgia?

John Smith
William Penn
James Oglethorpe
Roger Williams
#5

What was the first successful English colony in North America?

Roanoke
Plymouth
Jamestown
New Amsterdam
#6

Which colony was founded by the Pilgrims in 1620?

Massachusetts
Virginia
Maryland
Georgia
#7

Who was the primary founder of Pennsylvania?

William Penn
John Smith
Roger Williams
John Winthrop
#8

Which colony was originally founded as a refuge for Catholics?

Virginia
Georgia
Maryland
Connecticut
#9

Who was the leader of the Wampanoag tribe who played a key role in the survival of the Plymouth Colony?

Squanto
Powhatan
Pocahontas
Metacom
#10

Which of the following colonies was established as a debtor's colony?

Rhode Island
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
New Hampshire
#11

Which colony was established by the Dutch and later taken over by the English?

New Jersey
Delaware
New York
Connecticut
#12

Who was the Puritan minister who played a central role in the Salem Witch Trials?

Cotton Mather
Roger Williams
John Winthrop
Jonathan Edwards
#13

What was the name of the war fought between France and England in the American colonies during the 18th century?

American Revolution
French Revolution
Seven Years' War
Civil War
#14

What was the Mayflower Compact?

A trade agreement with Native Americans
A document establishing self-government in Plymouth Colony
A treaty between European powers
A religious doctrine of Puritan settlers
#15

Which colony was established by the Swedes?

New Hampshire
Delaware
Rhode Island
Connecticut
#16

Who was the English explorer who discovered and named Virginia in 1584?

John Cabot
Francis Drake
Walter Raleigh
Henry Hudson
#17

Which colony was established as a haven for debtors and prisoners?

Georgia
New York
New Jersey
North Carolina
#18

Which colony was established as a refuge for debtors and the poor?

Massachusetts
Virginia
Georgia
New Hampshire

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