#1
Which religious group settled primarily in Massachusetts Bay Colony?
Puritans
ExplanationPuritans settled in Massachusetts Bay Colony seeking religious freedom.
#2
Which religious group sought refuge in the colony of Pennsylvania under William Penn?
Quakers
ExplanationQuakers sought refuge in Pennsylvania under William Penn.
#3
Who were the French Protestants who settled primarily in South Carolina during the colonial period?
Huguenots
ExplanationHuguenots were French Protestants who settled primarily in South Carolina during the colonial period.
#4
What was the primary reason behind the founding of the colony of Plymouth by the Pilgrims?
Religious freedom
ExplanationThe Pilgrims founded Plymouth primarily for religious freedom.
#5
Which religious group settled in the colony of Virginia primarily?
Anglicans
ExplanationAnglicans settled primarily in the colony of Virginia.
#6
Who founded the colony of Rhode Island as a sanctuary for religious minorities?
Roger Williams
ExplanationRoger Williams founded Rhode Island as a refuge for religious minorities.
#7
The Salem Witch Trials occurred in which colony?
Massachusetts
ExplanationThe Salem Witch Trials occurred in Massachusetts.
#8
Who was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony and later founded the colony of Providence Plantations?
Roger Williams
ExplanationRoger Williams was banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony and founded Providence Plantations.
#9
Who was the founder of the colony of Maryland, which was intended to be a haven for Catholics?
Lord Baltimore
ExplanationLord Baltimore founded Maryland as a haven for Catholics.
#10
Which religious group settled in the colony of New Amsterdam (later New York)?
Dutch Reformed
ExplanationDutch Reformed settled in New Amsterdam (later New York).
#11
What was the main motivation behind the establishment of the colony of Georgia by James Oglethorpe?
Debtors' refuge
ExplanationThe main motivation behind the establishment of Georgia by James Oglethorpe was as a debtors' refuge.