Founding Colonies
Which colony was founded first, Virginia or Plymouth?
Virginia
Which colony was known for having a very hot, humid climate and was the location of many large plantations?
South Carolina
Who is known as the "Father of Virginia" and helped establish the Jamestown colony?
John Smith
What cash crop was mainly grown in the Southern colonies?
Tobacco
What was the main purpose of a colonial town meeting?
To discuss local issues and make decisions
What was the main reason the Plymouth colony was founded?
Religious Freedom
The Appalachian Mountains acted as a natural boundary for many of the 13 colonies. Which two colonies bordered the mountains?
Virginia and North Carolina
Who led the Pilgrims to Plymouth and was their first governor?
William Bradford
What was a major export of the New England colonies, especially for trade?
Fish (especially cod)
What was the role of women in colonial society?
Women often managed households, raised children, and helped with farming or running businesses.
Who founded the colony of Rhode Island?
Roger Williams
Which colony is located directly north of Maryland?
Pennsylvania
Which colonial leader famously declared, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"?
Patrick Henry
Which colony was famous for growing rice and indigo?
South Carolina
Which activity was common for children in the New England colonies?
Attending school (often in small one-room schools)
Which colony was originally a Dutch settlement called New Amsterdam?
New York
Which colony was the furthest north in the original 13 colonies?
New Hampshire
Who were the women who helped establish the colony of Pennsylvania and advocated for fair treatment of Native Americans?
Penn's mother, and the Quaker women like Sarah Fothergill
What was the primary industry in the Middle Colonies?
Farming (grains, oats, wheat)
What was the first American college, founded in 1636?
Harvard College (in Massachusetts)
The colony of Georgia was founded as a place for what specific group of people?
Debtors (people who owed money)
Which body of water did the colony of Massachusetts primarily border?
The Atlantic Ocean
Which famous religious leader helped found the colony of Rhode Island?
Roger Williams
What was the triangular trade, and how did it impact the colonies?
A trade system between the Americas, Europe, and Africa that involved the exchange of goods and slaves.
What was the role of apprentices in colonial America?
They worked with master artisans to learn a trade, such as blacksmithing or carpentry.