Early American Colonization Quiz

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#1

Which European country established the first successful American colony?

France
Spain
England
Portugal
#2

What was the primary cash crop of the early Virginia colony?

Wheat
Rice
Tobacco
Corn
#3

Who was the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

John Winthrop
Roger Williams
William Bradford
John Smith
#4

Which European country founded the colony of New Amsterdam, later known as New York?

Spain
France
Netherlands
England
#5

Which early American colony was founded as a refuge for debtors and prisoners?

Georgia
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
#6

Who was the leader of the Jamestown settlement?

John Smith
John Winthrop
William Penn
Roger Williams
#7

Which colony was founded as a haven for Catholics?

Virginia
Maryland
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
#8

Who founded the colony of Pennsylvania?

John Smith
Roger Williams
William Penn
John Winthrop
#9

What was the main reason for the founding of Georgia as a colony?

Religious freedom
Economic opportunity
As a haven for debtors
Strategic military location
#10

What was the main economic activity in the Plymouth Colony?

Fishing
Farming
Mining
Shipbuilding
#11

Who was the leader of the Puritan settlers in the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

John Winthrop
Roger Williams
William Penn
John Smith
#12

Who was the first European to explore the Hudson River, which later played a significant role in the colonization of New York?

Henry Hudson
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
#13

Who is considered the founder of Rhode Island?

John Smith
Roger Williams
John Winthrop
William Bradford
#14

Which Native American tribe assisted the Pilgrims during their first winter in Plymouth?

Powhatan
Wampanoag
Seminole
Iroquois
#15

Which event is often considered the beginning of the French and Indian War?

Battle of Quebec
Albany Congress
Battle of Fort Necessity
Jumonville Glen incident
#16

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

To establish a government based on democratic principles
To declare independence from England
To outline a plan for religious tolerance
To establish a monarchy in the colonies
#17

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

New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Connecticut
#18

Who was the Native American leader who led a confederation of tribes against English settlers in King Philip's War?

Powhatan
Metacom
Squanto
Samoset
#19

Who was the leader of the Wampanoag tribe that played a crucial role in the early years of the Plymouth Colony?

Squanto
Metacom
Powhatan
Massasoit

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