#1
Which European country established the first permanent colony in what is now the United States?
Spain
ExplanationSpain established St. Augustine, Florida in 1565.
#2
What was the primary economic activity of the Jamestown settlement?
Farming
ExplanationJamestown primarily focused on cultivating tobacco.
#3
What was the primary crop of the southern colonies?
Tobacco
ExplanationTobacco was the primary cash crop in the southern colonies.
#4
Who was the founder of the colony of Georgia?
James Oglethorpe
ExplanationJames Oglethorpe founded Georgia in 1733 as a refuge for debtors.
#5
What was the first successful English colony in North America?
Jamestown
ExplanationJamestown, established in 1607, was the first successful English colony.
#6
Which colony was founded by the Pilgrims in 1620?
Massachusetts
ExplanationThe Pilgrims founded Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts.
#7
Who was the primary founder of Pennsylvania?
William Penn
ExplanationWilliam Penn was the primary founder of Pennsylvania in 1681.
#8
Which colony was originally founded as a refuge for Catholics?
Maryland
ExplanationMaryland was established as a haven for Catholics by Lord Baltimore in 1634.
#9
Who was the leader of the Wampanoag tribe who played a key role in the survival of the Plymouth Colony?
Squanto
ExplanationSquanto helped the Plymouth colonists by teaching farming and acting as an interpreter.
#10
Which of the following colonies was established as a debtor's colony?
Rhode Island
ExplanationRhode Island was founded by Roger Williams as a haven for religious freedom and debtors.
#11
Which colony was established by the Dutch and later taken over by the English?
New York
ExplanationNew York was originally New Amsterdam, founded by the Dutch and later seized by the English.
#12
Who was the Puritan minister who played a central role in the Salem Witch Trials?
Cotton Mather
ExplanationCotton Mather was a prominent figure in the Salem Witch Trials.
#13
What was the name of the war fought between France and England in the American colonies during the 18th century?
Seven Years' War
ExplanationThe Seven Years' War in North America is also known as the French and Indian War.
#14
What was the Mayflower Compact?
A document establishing self-government in Plymouth Colony
ExplanationThe Mayflower Compact was signed in 1620 and laid the foundation for self-government.
#15
Which colony was established by the Swedes?
Delaware
ExplanationDelaware was initially a Swedish colony named New Sweden.
#16
Who was the English explorer who discovered and named Virginia in 1584?
Walter Raleigh
ExplanationWalter Raleigh named Virginia in honor of Queen Elizabeth I, the 'Virgin Queen.'
#17
Which colony was established as a haven for debtors and prisoners?
Georgia
ExplanationGeorgia, founded by James Oglethorpe in 1733, was initially a refuge for debtors and prisoners.
#18
Which colony was established as a refuge for debtors and the poor?
Georgia
ExplanationGeorgia, founded by James Oglethorpe, was initially intended as a refuge for debtors and the poor.